Jesse Shattuck

JESSE larue SHATTUCK, 77 COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Jesse LaRue Shattuck, 77, of Cookeville died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at his residence. Born July 5, 1935, in Belvidere, Ill., to the late Harold and Gladys Lobdell Shattuck. Jesse served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a dedicated employee of 30 years of Almond Freight in Rockford, Ill. He was known for his great humor and upbeat nature, even throughout his extended sickness. He was an avid sports fan of the Chicago Bulls, Bears, Cubs and Tennessee football and Lady Vols basketball. He also enjoyed woodworking and made furniture for his many friends and neighbors. Member of the Episcopalian Church. Survived by his wife of 24 years, Trisa Katherine Whitaker Shattuck of Sparta; sons, David Robert Shattuck of Galena, Ill., and Dean LaRue Shattuck (Kim) of Belvidere; daughters, Diane Lynn Vella (Anthony) of Lisle, Ill., Debbie Sargent (Bob) of Palm Bay, Fla., and Tracey Crenshaw of Kokomo, Ind.; grandchildren, Courtney Shattuck, Jordan Vella, Justin Shattuck and Lexie Shattuck; cousins, including Luanne Grubb of Denver and Melvin Gene Taylor of Belvidere; many nephews, nieces, and good friend, Derrick Dale. Predeceased also by brother, Harley Shattuck and grandson, Michael Shattuck. Memorial service with military honors at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 11 a.m. to service time. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Tennessee, Inc., 1459 Interstate Drive, Suite 211, Cookeville, TN 38501. Arrangements by Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, 931-526-6111. Please share your thoughts and memories, hhhfunerals.com.