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GEORGE WILLIAM SHOEMAKER JR., 85, of Keytesville, MO died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the Brunswick Nursing Home in Brunswick. George was born September 6, 1926 in Bevier, MO the son of George William and Pearl (Terrill) Shoemaker, Sr. He married Kathryn Lucille Rodgers on September 25, 1948 in Moberly, MO and she survives of the home.

George served in the U.S. Army during WWII. George made his home in Clifton Hill for 33 years, and in Keytesville the past 4 years. He was a truck driver for the Hoot Bentley Farms for 14 years, drove a school bus, work for Ferrill Gas for 15 years, and was a driver for Chariton Park Health Care Center.

George is survived by his wife Kathryn of the home, two sons James Shoemaker (Dixie) of Clifton Hill, MO, Robert Shoemaker(Vickie) of Clifton Hill, MO, two daughters Georgia Smith (Eddy) of Keytesville, MO, Kathy Wooldridge of Keytesville, MO, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Raymond Shoemaker, Emory Shoemaker, four sisters Evelyn Hutchinson, Mary Kiser, Nadine Sisson, and Margaret Ratliff.

Visitation is 10-11:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with services following at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial in Clifton Hill Cemetery and memorial contributions may be made to the Clifton Hill Cemetery Association.

Minister: Rev. Nathan Argent
Organist: Cheryl Jackson
Vocalist: Katie Boeger
Pallbeaers: Eddy Smith, Austin Wooldridge, Charlie Grossvender, Pete Garvin, Vernon Bergmann, Junior Sisson
Honorary Pallbearers: Jesse Bergmann, Kristina Heaston