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George Edward Shoemaker Jr.

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Birth	:	15 Feb 1924 Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	30 Jan 2017 Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Oliver Grove Cemetery, Oldtown, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5861690, -78.6659270
Description	:	OLDTOWN – George Edward Shoemaker, 92, of Oldtown, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, at the Golden Living Center. Born February 15, 1924, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late George and Mattie (Riggleman) Shoemaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Ruth (VanMeter) Shoemaker; his sister, Velma Benson; and his brother, Leroy Shoemaker. He is survived by two sons, Edward Shoemaker and wife Mary, of College Park, MD, and Donald Shoemaker and wife Karen, of Kearneysville, WV; two daughters, Bonnie Miller and husband Roger,... Read More	OLDTOWN – George Edward Shoemaker, 92, of Oldtown, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, at the Golden Living Center. Born February 15, 1924, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late George and Mattie (Riggleman) Shoemaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Ruth (VanMeter) Shoemaker; his sister, Velma Benson; and his brother, Leroy Shoemaker. He is survived by two sons, Edward Shoemaker and wife Mary, of College Park, MD, and Donald Shoemaker and wife Karen, of Kearneysville, WV; two daughters, Bonnie Miller and husband Roger, of Oldtown, MD, and Debra Miller and husband Joseph of Shepherdstown, WV. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Donald "Buck" Shoemaker, Mae Cockrum, Jacki Malcolm, Harold "Butch" Shoemaker and wife Dianne, and Tim Shoemaker. George is survived by his grandchildren, Michael Fletcher and companion Erika Rae, Kimberly Shepherd and husband Eddie "Pip," Michelle Barnett, Douglas Shoemaker, Donald Shoemaker and wife Dawn, Tracy Howell and husband Matthew, Roger Miller and wife Jessica, Sherry Miller, and Joseph Miller and companion Amber; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. George served in the United States Army. He worked at Celanese and retired after 35 years of service at the B&O Railroad. George was a member of the Oliver's Grove United Methodist Church. He was also the volunteer caretaker of the church cemetery for 40 years. George was a member of the Round Bottom Sportsman Club and the Warrior Mountain Sportsman Club. Every year for over 20 years, George volunteered at the Fruit Bowl during planting season. George loved to fish and hunt, but his garden was his pride and joy. George courageously survived three separate battles with cancer. Many thanks to Dr. Zaman for never giving up on him. He was always the light at the end of the tunnel. The family would like to thank the staff at the Golden Living Center for their compassionate care during George's brief time there. In accordance with George's wishes, he has been cremated. A private burial will take place at a later date. His ashes will be buried alongside his wife, Ruth, at the Oliver's Grove United Methodist Cemetery. Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of George to the Oliver's Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 15504 Walnut Ridge Road SE, Oldtown, MD 21555

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Where is George Edward Shoemaker Jr.'s memorial?
George Edward Shoemaker Jr.'s memorial is located at: Oliver Grove Cemetery, Oldtown, Allegany County, USA.
When did George Edward Shoemaker Jr. death?
George Edward Shoemaker Jr. death on 30 Jan 2017 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Edward Shoemaker Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 39.5861690
Longitude: -78.6659270

Family Members:

Parent

George Elijah Shoemaker

(1893 - 1969)

unexist

(unknow - unknow)

Spouse

Ruth Virginia VanMeter Shoemaker

(1925 - 1982)

Siblings

Leroy Jackson Shoemaker

(1925 - 2015)

Velma Louise Shoemaker Benson

(1927 - 2015)

Donald O “Buck” Shoemaker

(1931 - 2017)

Timothy Leroy “Tim” Shoemaker

(1944 - 2022)

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