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Gary Shoemaker Obituary
Gary Noble Shoemaker, age 74, passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2016 with his family at his side.
Gary was born in Columbus, Ohio, and was a Green resident the past 18 years. Born September 17th, 1941, he was the son of Noble and Inez Shoemaker, and younger brother to Marlene and Betty.
Living in the Akron area for most of his life, he graduated from Field High School, later receiving an A.S. in Civil-Construction Engineering from ICS in 1974. He was Vice President and an owner of Keller Rigging and Construction, Inc. in Tallmadge for over 30 years. Gary formerly served on the board of directors of The Salvation Army in Akron. After one month of retirement, he decided to join his son at S. Gary Shoemaker Rigging and Transport in Green in 2014, and was instrumental to the company's success. He was also a key advisor for Treno Services, LLC in Green. Gary was known for his work ethic, and was recognized nationally for his contributions and achievements to the rigging industry in the U.S. in 2012.
Gary enjoyed reading, exercise, and his rose-breasted cockatoo, Rocky.
Preceded in death by his loving parents, Gary is survived by his sons, Steven G. Shoemaker (Kathy), Scott L. Shoemaker; daughter, Linda E. Searcy; and grandchildren, Shelby, Zachary, Lauren, Jacob, Joshua, and Jordan.
Friends and family will be received Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Tuesday, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312. Funeral service will be Tuesday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Glenn E. Rogers Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park.
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Sponsored by Akron Beacon Journal.
June 28, 2016
I only new your Dad this past year or so, but what a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
Scott and Karen Morgan
Dale Trout
June 24, 2016
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Gary. I have seen him grow from baby to manhood. Only good things can be said about Gary. He will be missed!
Dale and Doris
Patty Walsh
June 24, 2016
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Tony & I hold you in our hearts & prayers.
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
June 24, 2016
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
June 23, 2016
Don and I send our sincere sympathies to you. I have vivid memories of Gary and my brother, Ronnie, playing together at our grandparents' farm when they were children. Now they are reunited in Heaven with all of our parents.
Vera Jean Ruff
Nancy Byerly
June 23, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of sharing time with Gary and playing cards with him. He made me laugh. He loved his family and was such a wonderful provider. He gave such sound advice and was always so kind. The world was a much better place with him in it. I have always felt grateful for the privilege of knowing him. May God provide comfort and peace to all of you.
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