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Eugene Shoemaker Obituary
ONTARIO: Eugene W. Shoemaker, 92, of Ontario, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 26, 2015.
Eugene was born on September 8, 1922, in Nicholas Co., WV to Wilbur and Eva (Beckner) Shoemaker. He served in the Army during WWII and was a POW. He was a member of the VFW in Perrysville and the American Legion #0016. Eugene enjoyed golfing and bowling. He was a member of Cornerstone Freewill Baptist and was very active in the church.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Cora; two daughters, Sue (George) Noblet and Connie (Harry) Trent, both of Mansfield; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; one brother, James Shoemaker of Mansfield; and two sisters, Sarah Mauritz of Mansfield and Faye Perry of Shelby.
Along with his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his first wife, Esther (Carroll) Shoemaker; two sons, Larry Shoemaker and Jerry Shoemaker; and seven brothers, Lonnie, Robert, Archie, Russell, Elza, Billy, and Teddy Shoemaker.
Calling hours will be from 2:00 to 4:00 & 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church, 1602 Walker Lake Road, Ontario, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2015 with Pastor John Johnson and Pastor Freddy Dutton officiating. Military honors will be performed by Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park.
A special "Thank You" to all the caregivers that made it possible to keep him at home; Lisa and Kaylynn Stone, Darla Noblet, Emily Burger, Justin and Sarah Hayes, Laila Blackwell, his two son-in-laws, George Noblet and Harry Trent and also the support of special friends, Toby and Janey Matney.
Online condolences may be made at www.wernergompf.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Shoemaker
March 3, 2015
Dear Sue & George & Cora & Family, I am so sorry about the loss of your very dear Father& Husband.He was the sweetest gentleman I have ever known.Such a blessing to have known all of you. Sincerely,
Deanna & Ken Kreiger
Carrie Winfrey
March 1, 2015
Eugene will be sadly missed.
Praying for Cora and family.
sondra mays
March 1, 2015
Eugene was a God fearing man. His example as a christen will always be remembered. Loved and appreciated want he stood for. So sorry for your loss Cora, Connie, & Sue. Heaven has received a Jewel. Our prayers are with you.
Bill Rachel Sr.S
February 28, 2015
RIP Mr. Shoemaker, we had many enjoyable visits. Sincere sympathy and condolences to the Shoemaker family.
William and Julie Gibson
February 28, 2015
So sorry of hearing of Eugene's passing!
I shall always miss him very much.. love and prayers for him and his family.
Love, Julie Gibson
February 28, 2015
Connie and Harry
Sorry for your loss,of your Dad.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow ...Our prayers are with you.
Love Bob & Audrey Porter
February 28, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss....I know he's in good hands...Our God is good....Glad to know this family....Love, Flora Adkins
Evelyn simmons
February 28, 2015
Eugene,will be sadly miissed, by all, he was a very special person and we were all blessed to have had the opportunity to know him,praying for Cora and all the family!
Love and Prayers
Bob and Evelyn Simmons
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