Ernest Hugh Shumake

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Emerson Funeral Home - Jonesboro

Posted events

January 3, 2026

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Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Emerson Funeral Home

1629 E Nettleton, Jonesboro, AR 72401

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Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Emerson Funeral Home

1629 E Nettleton, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Emerson Funeral Home - Jonesboro

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January 3, 2026

Emerson Funeral Home - Jonesboro

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January 3, 2026

Ernest Shumake Obituary

Ernest Hugh Shumake was born on November 22, 1935 to Asie Ernest “Hoss” Shumake and Lila Mae Payne Shumake in Roopville, Georgia, the sixth of eight children. He passed from this life on January 3, 2026.After graduating high school Ernest enlisted... Read Ernest Shumake's Obituary