Joshua Shockley

Joshua E. Shockley VIRGINIA BEACH - Joshua Ernest Shockley, 91, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 23, 2010. Ernie was born Oct. 31, 1918 in Salisbury, Md. He was the child of Joshua E. Shockley and Bessie Parsons Shockley Pope. He was also predeceased by his brother, Charles W. Shockley and wife of 59 years Margaret D. "Peg" Shockley. Ernie proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. Ernie and Peg were married in October 1948 and settled in suburban Philadelphia to raise their family. Ernie was active in community services such as the PA Society for the Blind and Montgomery County Meals on Wheels. He served as a deacon, trustee and elder, as well as treasurer of Grace Presbyterian Church in Jenkintown, Pa. In 1988, they retired to Virginia Beach, where he became an avid golfer at Cypress Point Country Club and a member of Bayside Presbyterian Church. In 1999, Ernie and Peg moved to Atlantic Shores and where he became a member of Grace Covenant Church. Dad, you were always there for us and we will miss you and your sense of humor. He is survived by three children, The Honorable Anne Bonwill Shockley of Virginia Beach, Joshua Ernest Shockley III of Norfolk and Margaret E. Shockley of Perkasie, Pa. and two grandchildren, Kristin Leigh Shockley and Joshua Ernest Shockley IV. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Atlantic Shores and Seaside Health Care for all their care and support. The service will be private for the family. Altmeyer Maestas Chapel is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squads, 1917 Arctic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. altmeyer.com.