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James Shropshire Obituary
Rev. James Shropshire, 65, of Milledgeville, Ga., went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2008.
A lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio, James served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam and retired from B.F. Goodrich Co. Most recently, James was a faithful clergyman at Good Shepherd Baptist Church and he spent his life attempting to meet the needs of anyone he came in contact with.
Rev. James was preceded in death by his mother and father, Governor Jack and Emma Mae Shropshire, as well as brothers, Governor Jr. and Elijah Shropshire. James is survived by his children, Lavinia, James Jr., Paul and Tonya Shropshire; grandchildren, Shanicka and DeAngelo Shropshire; brothers and sister, Calie King, Willie (Emma) Shropshire, Fred (Jackie) Shropshire; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A Homegoing Service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 853 Copley Rd., Akron, Ohio 44320, Rev. Horace Drake officiating. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church from 11 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form at 1391 Delia Ave., Akron, OH 44320 and well wishes and condolences may be sent to 455 Alpha Ave., Akron, OH 44312.
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for James Shropshire
Shanicka Shropshire
November 9, 2020
Love you granddad
Kim Miller
August 20, 2008
I know this is late but I just heard that your dad pass away in March... Im sorry for your loss may the Goddess and gods help you in your time of healing
Kim Miller (wilson)
Theresa Brown
May 15, 2008
To the Shropshire family, I know he ran through the gates when he got into Heaven, so many loved ones who had gone on before did he want to see. Most of all, he was ready to see Jesus and I know he is resting peacefully. Farewell brother, we'll meet again. Know that God will not leave us comfortless in the loss on this side of glory of our dear brother and friend James.
Tonya Shropshire
April 8, 2008
On behalf of the Shropshire family, I would like to thank everyone for the kind words, well wishes, cards and prayers. We will continue to need those in the days to come as we mourn the loss of our father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.
Rev. & Sis. George McNab
April 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rev. & Sis. George McNab
April 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Grace Hayes
March 29, 2008
Terry, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My sincerest condulences to the Shropshire family. Hold to God's unchanging hand.
Tony Mitchell
March 29, 2008
I can honestly say, "Shrop is one of the best friends that I have ever had in my life! God Bless the entire family. May god bless Rev. Shropshire as leaves us for his place in heaven. Tony Mitchell, BHS, class of 87!
Philip Henderson
March 28, 2008
Shrop, sorry to hear bout your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
Katherine Chavis
March 28, 2008
Hello Ms. King,
I just found out about the passing of your brother from Bernard. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family during yours hours of grief. Continue to look to the hills from whence cometh our help. Our Heavenly Father will sustain you and your loved.
God Bless You
Peace and Love
Katherine Chavis of Philadelphia
Melondy Lacewell
March 28, 2008
To the Shropshire family I'am so deeply sorry about your lost, I remember when I first came to know the family I felt like they were my own heaven sent family and he surely will be miss.
Rev.Donahue Shropshire
March 28, 2008
The Lord has called a Great warrior home to be with him in paradise. My Deepest prayers are with my Family in this hour of need. For we must remember that the Lord will keep us in his perfect peace and will comfort us in our time of need.
ELOISE SMITH
March 28, 2008
HE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT AND HAVE NOW FINISHED THE COURSE. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. NEW MISSION CHURCH
Matt Sloan
March 28, 2008
I remember Rev. Shropshire watching James Jr. and I play basketball in their driveway. When the games got a little heated, the good Reverend would pop his head out and order would quickly be restored. To me, he was a man of quiet dignity and grace.
My sincerest condolences to my old friend James and the rest of the Shropshire family.
Terressa Singleton
March 28, 2008
May God bless.
Terresa Singleton (New Mission Baptist Church)
GAYLE / EDDIE BROWN
March 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Grier Family
March 27, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 27, 2008
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May your many memories sustain you. God will carry you through this difficult time. Isaiah 41:13
James & Margaret Roberts
March 27, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
IVORY AND ARLENA WHITE
March 26, 2008
you are in our thoughts ond prayers in you time of sorrow.
Shawne, Steven, & Amira
March 26, 2008
To the Shropshire family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Rev. Shropshire was a good man and always brought a smile to others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
March 26, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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