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L. Shemwell Obituary

Alabama, Opelika - L. HOMER SHEMWELL. 78. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2009 at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Dr. Tom Tippett is officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Mr. Shemwell, who died Monday, March 23, 2009 at his home in Opelika, was born September 15, 1930 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a Scout Master for the Boys Scouts of America. He was an avid bowler and woodworker (AKA Pa Paw the Toy Maker). Mr. Shemwell served on the Board of the Christian Care Ministries for the last 7 years. He was preceded in death by son, Russell Shemwell. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sandra Shemwell of Opelika; children, Barry Shemwell (Becky) of Auburn, Vicki Nash (John) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Rebecca Luza of Atlatna, GA, Lucinda Heise (Bill) of Johnson City, TN, Wes Shemwell (Nikki) of Atlanta, GA, and Maureen Vandebeek (Dirk) of Atlanta, GA; thirteen grandchildren; brothers, Tommy and George Shemwell and a sister, Ginger Shemwell all of Memphis, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be sent to Christian Care Ministries P.O. Box 862 Opelika, AL 36803-0862. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home www.jeffcoattrant.com

Published by The Commercial Appeal on Mar. 25, 2009.
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Dear Rebecca and Shemwell family,
I am so very sorry for your loss-you are on my mind and in my prayers. The loss of a family leader is often hard to accept but his journey is now in a very beautiful and wonderous place. He will still be cheering each of you towards greater things-so make him proud!

Beverly Williams

April 2, 2009

Dear Lucinda and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss of your wonderful father and friend to all that knew him. I am sorry I can not make the memorial service, but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Colleen Bridier (Delmore)

March 28, 2009

Dear Barry,

I am so very sorry to hear about the death of your father. I have been thinking about and praying for your family. Your friend always,

Susan Bennis Webster

March 28, 2009

I'm sorry I won't be able to make it to the memorial service. I will be celebrating a life well-lived with your family in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow.

Julie Creamer

March 26, 2009

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Laura Tankersley-McClellan

March 26, 2009

Rebecca, I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your father. I know how difficult this time can be and just want you to know that we will be praying for you and your family. Love you.

Diane Ruus &Family

March 25, 2009

Vicki and the Shemwell family, you are in thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Ervin,Brenda,David,Cindy & Madison

Ervin/Brenda Montgomery

March 25, 2009

Rebecca, we are thinking of you and your family during this sad & difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers for many days to come. We love you Rebecca.

Rhonda/Mark Jacobson

March 25, 2009

Lucinda and the whole Shemwell family, you are all in my thoughts and prayer.

Virginia "Ginger" Stern

March 25, 2009

The Shemwell Famiy are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Tech High Class of 1952
Memphis, TN

Paula Holt Wilkinson

March 25, 2009

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