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William Shoemo
November 5, 2012
William Shoemo, age 73 of Cantonment, heard the call to glory on Thursday, November 1, 2012, as he planned, while in the tender loving care of his niece, Stephanie Stephens and his entrusted friend and caregiver, Willie Swails.
William was born on July 21, 1939, in Cottage Hill to Andrew and Lillie Ree Shoemo, Sr., who have preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Andrew Shoemo, Jr., Abe Shoemo, David Bryant, Bertha Mae Shoemo-Dennis, Nathaniel Shoemo, aka Adbul Raheem, and his sister-in-law, Shirley Temple Shoemo.
His legacy lives on in his loving and devoted children, Kenneth (Natasha) Shoemo, Tonya Shoemo, and Terry (Barbara) Hamilton; eight grandchildren, Tarranicka, Deontae, Ashley, Kenya, Michael, Jerome, Adrienne, and Andrea; five brothers, Bernie (Eleanor) Shoemo, Kenneth (Betty) Shoemo, Myles (Erma) Bryant, Carl (Pat) Bryant, Charles (Carol) Bryant; four sisters, Barbara Dukes, Lula Farrow, Maxine (David) Davis, and Joyce Tumblin; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Shoemo and Mary Ann Shoemo; a special friend until death, Ms. Burnestein Williams. He leaves his precious and crazy memories with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Cantonment with Elder Myles Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in Williams Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Faith Chapel North Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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3 Responses to “William Shoemo”
Kent,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. May God bless you always.
Tom Koza
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our neighbor, Mr. Shoemo. May our Lord and saviour comfort you and give you peace. Mr. Shoemo is walking on streets of gold, and you will be reuinited the sweet, sweet day.
The Hays Family
Kent,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “The Lord bless you, and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift His countenance on you, and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26) We pray that our God will comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time.
Serving the KING,
Myron Bruce