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Bernard Shoemake Obituary
AGE: 86 • formerly of Plainfield
Bernard D. Shoemake, 86, passed Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in Lakeland, Florida. Born in Quincy, FL, he was a Plainfield resident for 50+ yrs. before moving to Florida 3 yrs. ago. Mr. Shoemake was a member of The Mt. Zion AME Church for 20+ yrs. where he served as a Steward. He was a truck driver for Joy Oil for 30 yrs. and worked for the City of Plainfield Recreation Dept. He was a US Marine Corp Veteran serving in WWII. He loved playing cards & dominoes.
Predeceased by his wife, Marvine and daughter, Jacqueline, Mr. Shoemake leaves to cherish his memory his son, Bernard Jr. (Americus); daughter, Brenda J. McDonald (Isiah); nephew, Wayne Sanders; special friend, Lois Robinson; 7 grandchildren and a host of loving relatives & friends.
Service will be on Saturday, 10 AM at Mt. Zion AME Church, 630 E. Front Street, Plainfield. Viewing, Friday, 5-7 PM at Judkins Colonial Home, 428 W. 4th Street, Plainfield. Arrangements: Judkins Colonial Home. Condolences: www.judkinscolonialhome.com
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Terri Lott
February 7, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 2, 2012
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Bernie was a very close friend to my Father Vernal Gillette and we the family have very fond memories of him.
God Bless you and your family at this time.
The Gillette Family - Plainfield, NJ
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