Christopher Shoemaker

Christopher Shoemaker obituary, Springfield, MO

Christopher Shoemaker

Christopher Shoemaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Inc. - Springfield on Mar. 17, 2025.

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Christopher "Chris" Shoemaker, 58, of Springfield, MO passed away March 2, 2025.
He was born the son of Sharon Louise Smith in Aurora, IL on May 24, 1966.
Chris attended Missouri State where he majored in religious studies. He loved to read, carpentry, and wood working.
Chris was preceded in death by his mother.
He is survived by his husband William "Bill" Shoemaker; two sisters Susan Hanson and Tammy Ward; three nieces Ashley Martinez, Brandy Ladner, and Nicole Essa; one nephew Jonathon Bunton; thirteen great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, www.amfar.org.

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