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James C. Shoemake

d. February 13, 2006

CARTERVILLE-James Claude Shoemake, 87, of Carterville, passed away at 9:35 AM on Monday February 13, 2006 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. James was born in Whitwell, TN on October 21, 1918 to David Edward and Maggie Marie (Smith) Shoemake. He married Helen Morine Davis on December 31, 1939 in Cape Girardeau, MO. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2005. Mr. Shoemake was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II. He retired from United Technology in Herrin and was a retired farmer. Survivors include- 2 sons- Richard Allen (Cindy) Shoemake- Gatlinburg, TN David Matthew (Jerri) Shoemake- Thompsonville, IL 1 daughter- Connie Lee (Stanley) Garten- Herrin, IL 5 grandchildren- Jeri Lynn Morthland- Christopher, IL Teri Jo Masters- Palestine, TX Kendra Shoemake- Illinois Stephanie Cranmer- Memphis, TN Shawn Shoemake- Deerefield, IL 8 great grandchildren 6 great great grandchildren 1 sister-in-law- Pauline Pyle- Herrin, IL Several nieces and nephews James was preceded in death by: His wife, Helen His parents grandson- Mark Shoemake one sister- Joyce Seymour As per Jamess wishes, his body was donated to the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Private family services were held. Arrangements are in care of Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com
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