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MATTHEW SHOEMAKER Obituary

Mr. Matthew Shoemaker, age 36, of Winder, GA passed away on Friday, July 30, 2010. He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Karen Stephens Shoemaker, Winder, GA; sons, Noah Shoemaker and Gabe Shoemaker; father, Bruce Shoemaker, Hartwell, GA; mother, Cecelia Dunahoo Kruggel, Murphy, NC; brothers and sister-in-law, Benjamin Shoemaker, Marietta, GA and Joshua and Jessica Shoemaker, Maysville, GA; sister, Holly Lysaght, Tavares, FL; grandparents, Dolores and Cecil Dunahoo, Dacula, GA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Shoemaker was born November 27, 1973 in Atlanta, GA. He was a 1992 graduate of Dacula High School in Dacula, GA and attended Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, TN, Gainesville State College, Oakwood, GA and Word Of Life Bible Institute. He was a network engineer. Mr. Shoemaker was a member of New Covenant Baptist Church in Dacula, GA. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at New Covenant Baptist Church, 1051 Highway 324, Dacula, GA 30019 with Rev. Brian Stowe and Rev. Bill Barker officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shoemaker Care Memorial Fund in memory of Matthew Shoemaker. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133, www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Gwinnett Daily Post on Aug. 3, 2010.

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Scott Fish

July 31, 2022

Miss ya buddy

Renee Mize Champion

August 17, 2010

Thinking and praying for you Kari and the family. My mom and your mom were like best friends before I lost her so all of the Stephens are still close to our hearts. Love you.

Lovette Fonrose

August 12, 2010

Kari, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort your heart and dispatch His loving angels to guide, protect and comfort your babies. If there's anything I can do, please let me know. You are my sister in Christ, I love you and I am here for you.

Anita Boldin

August 12, 2010

Kari I am so sorry that you and your and Matthew's family and friends have to go through this. If there is anything I can do please call me. Anytime you need to talk day or night no matter what time just call me. I am praying for you all, that God will comfort where there seems to be none and He will give you strength when you feel you have none and that he will give you all the wisdom and kindness and patients that you will need to raise those babies without their Daddy. I am sending you and Noah and Gabe the biggest, warmest hugs in the world and remember I am here if you need me. I love you guys.

Anita Boldin

August 12, 2010

To my friend Matthew, I know you are in heaven with our Lord so I will not worry about you anymore my friend. I will however miss you terribly and I will always wish I had been a better friend to you while you were here. I always thought of you as a big brother you know. I always knew you had my back. I counted on your wise advise and your kind words in trying times. I Love You Matthew and I will see you again when Jesus calls me up.

Donna Lee

August 7, 2010

My heart and prayers are with these families during this difficult time. I pray for God's speed to find peace of mind and heart.

Joselyn Hoffman Schutz

August 5, 2010

We're so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our family will be thinking of and praying for you over the coming weeks, months, and years. May the Lord bring you comfort and peace.

Scott Fish

August 5, 2010

To say that Matthew was a friend is an understatement, he was much more than that. First and formost he was a husband, caring for his wife, being her friend, her rock. He was a wonderfull father, putting his boys needs before his own, caring for them teaching them about life. He will be missed more than words can describe. He was my neighbor, my buddy, my pal, my best friend. Your with God now, although your no longer here to talk to at the end of the day, I'll be thinking of you often in hopes of a sign that your still listening as you always did so intently.
May God be with the Shoemaker family and bless the children Mathew so truly loved.

Scott Fish

Peter & Denise Craymer

August 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. May God touch and comfort your hearts now in in the times to come.

Jess and Jason Crawford

August 4, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of this terrible loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

The Tanner Family

August 4, 2010

We were so sad to hear about Matthew's passing. Our prayers are with the Shoemaker and Stephen's families. We will always remember him as a kind, helpful, and funny person that never hesitated to help others. He will be missed.

Val Medders O'Shield

August 4, 2010

Michael and I were so sadden to hear of Matt's departure. I will be praying that God will remain with you and your family during this time.

David Byers

August 4, 2010

"I am sadden to hear of the loss of Matt and I know that he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go to the Shoemaker and Stephens family's. May God help you through this hard time."

Deborah Plott

August 3, 2010

So saddened to hear about Matthew. What does one say, to console a loss of a son? I remember seeing him, all smiles as he carried one of his children out of the Pediatrician's office where Lorie and Michael worked. I will remember working with all of your family at Dacula High School functions. He will be greatly missed. Know that I am praying that our God, Who is our comfort and Strength will carry you. Hope that knowing friends and family care will help too.

Jennifer Cole Wallace

August 3, 2010

Kari, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

(Juanita) Marie Griffin-Taylor

August 3, 2010

My deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to the Shoemaker and Stephens families! My heart breaks for your loss. Matt will be sorely missed. Kari, may God hold you and your boys close during this horrible time.

Misty Kirkpatrick Byrd

August 3, 2010

Kari, I'm so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are you and your family. Matthew was a wonderful person. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. May God be with you and the boys.

Donald and Kaye Cash

August 3, 2010

Through this difficult time, allow God to cradle you all His comforting arms and allow your precious memories to give you peace. Our prayers are with you all.

Brian Barnes

August 3, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about this. I graduated with Josh in '94 and knew Matthew. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brian Barnes

August 3, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I went to school with Matt and Kari. We'll be praying for you.

Carolyn Deweese

August 3, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Wendy Holcombe Nash

August 3, 2010

Matt and Kari both graduated with me. I send my deepest sympathy to the family! Matt will be missed. Kari I pray for your strengthen for you and your boys. God will see you through this.

Doc Neace

August 3, 2010

I know the Shoemaker and the Stephens families, and my heart hurts for all of them. Kari and Matt were students of mine at Dacula High School, and they were both very special people to me. May God be with them all, and give then the strength to get through this trying time. My church and my family are all praying for them.

Stacy Frady

August 3, 2010

I am sorry for your loss my heart goes out to the family. I went to school with Matt and Kari.I can only imagine the pain everyone is going thru. I am praying for you guys.

Jason Wrape

August 3, 2010

I was/am so sad to learn about this. I graduated Dacula in 94' with Josh and saw Matt regularly throughout school, even went to New Covenant with them for a couple years. Mrs. Shoemaker even sub'd for us MANY Time. They are a wonderful family and Matt was a great guy, I am so sorry!

matthew holbrooks

August 3, 2010

My prayer's are with your family in this time of sorrow and that God will give you comfort and peace in the days to come.

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