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Thomas "Tommy" Gerald Shoemaker

d. March 18, 2018

Thomas "Tommy" Gerald Shoemaker

Thomas "Tommy" Gerald Shoemaker, 66, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born March 13, 1952 in Biloxi. He was a devoted husband, father, PawPaw, great PawPaw, brother, and uncle. He's been in the Sheetrock business for 54 years. He was an avid owner and lover of classic antique cars and enjoyed Crusin' the Coast. He loved being on the boat and fishing with his brothers, as well as drinking coffee every morning at Waffle House with friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lige and Beulah Shoemaker; brothers, Charles Ray, David, Elwood, and Douglas; sisters, Wanda and Mary Lou; and grandson, Michael Ladner, Jr. Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Darlene; his children, Sonya Ladner (Mike), Tammy Cooper, Thomas "Bubba" Shoemaker II (Sabra), April Shoemaker (Billy Smith); 8 grandchildren, Shawndee, Brooke, Morgan, Mackenzee, Tommy, Courtlyn, Garrett, and Abygail; one great-grandchild, Addyson; brothers, Jerry (Doris), Terry (Shirley), and Richard; sisters, JoAnn Penton (Bobby), and Cheryl Barton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Terry Shoemaker, Jerry Shoemaker, Terry Shoemaker, Jr., Jerry Shoemaker, Jr., Thomas Shoemaker, III, Barry Leonardi, and Honorary Pallbearers include Garrett Cooper and Chris Rutherford. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with a service at 1:00 p.m., all at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Swetman Cemetery. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Visitation

Thursday, March 22, 2018

11:00am - 1:00 pm

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Gulfport

59 Wayside Rd, Stuart, VA 24171

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Service

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Starts at 1:00 pm

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Gulfport

59 Wayside Rd, Stuart, VA 24171

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59 Wayside Rd, Stuart, VA 24171

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