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Willie Shoemaker Obituary
Mr. Shoemaker proudly served in the U. S. Air Force during WW II and in the later part of the war he was a major contributor ending the battle with Japan at Hiroshima. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Kittie Shoemaker; daughter, Mary Yvonne Shoemaker Dorris, 5 sisters and 1 brother.
Survivors are his wife of 66 years, Verbie Shoemaker of Morton, Buzz Shoemaker (Pam) of Madison; grandchildren, Bo Dorris, Joey Dorris, David Dorris, Jessica Martin and Allyson Sartin and 11 great grand children.
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Keith & Linda Simmons
February 20, 2010
We were deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Shoemaker's passing. We will never forget all the wonderful things both you and Devon did for Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jones Mahaffey
February 20, 2010
Mrs. Shoemaker y family, may God comfort you in days to come. Your husband was one of our WWII heroes, for whom I'm thankful even though we never met. We are greatly indebted to him y others of his generation..
It was also sad to read that Yvonne had preceded him in death. I graduated with her from Morton High School, class of 1964.
Sincerely,
Jones P. y T. Jean Mahaffey (Thelma Jean Rutledge, MHS 1965)
Bishop J.P. Mahaffey, pastor
Birchwood Church of God
Birchwood TN 37308
Bob & Marti Schofield
February 20, 2010
Dear Verbie & Buzz,
We were so saddened to learn of Devon's passing. We wish we could have been there during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clifton & Janie Hall
February 20, 2010
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. May God give you peace as you reflect on your memories of life with Mr. Devon.
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