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James Harrell Shewmake

Saraland, Alabama

06/27/1938 - 08/19/2023

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August 19, 2023
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Saraland, Alabama

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James Harrell Shewmake passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. James was born in Coffeeville, Alabama on June 27, 1938, the son of John Thurgood Shewmake and Bessie Caroline Truett. He initially attended Coffeeville High School but after the family moved to...

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Just found out today (8/29/2023) about this death. Since I am the granddaughter of Ervin Shewmake, James was my great-uncle. He was only 12 years older than me so I was always fascinated that he was 10 years younger than his nephew, my dad, Edward Shewmake. Uncle James gave his full support to us when my mother, then my dad, and then my sister-in-law passed away. I remember taking a short trip with my dad and Uncle James to Coffeeville to visit Aunt Cora Bell around 2004 or 2005. He will be...

I remember the last time I saw him about 5 years ago. We were discussing the history around his birthplace. He was in good spirits and very personable. He will be missed.

So sorry for your loss. I miss James. I saw him every Sunday morning at church handing out bulletins with a smile on his face. He is missed.