J.W. NULL Shook

Mr. J.W. Shook, age 79 of Young Harris, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Alexander Steven and Lula Mae (Hyatt) Shook on July 17, 1930 in Young Harris, GA. He was an active Mason. He was a saw miller all of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Bob (McClure) Shook, sons, Buddy and Randy Shook and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Delores Mason, of Clarkesville, GA; Christi Schafer (Robb), of Blairsville, GA; Michelle Gibson (Jesse), of Young Harris, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Danny Shook, of Augusta, GA; Larry Shook (Cheryl), of Young Harris, GA; brother, Ray Shook, of Young Harris, GA; sisters, Lois Parker, of Young Harris, GA; Gertrude Graves, of Murphy, NC; Betty Jo Sampson, of Hiawassee, GA; sixteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Shook were held on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2:00PM from Many Forks Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Ash and Rev. James Lee officiating. Music was provided by the family and Troy and Linda Henderson. Pallbearers were: Trevor Shook, Terence Shook, Kyle Arrowood, Eric Arrowood, Clay Gibson, Chase Schafer. Honorary pallbearers were: Austin Denton, Jason Shook, Jared Shook, Russell Barnes, Chandler Schafer and Kenny Barnard. Interment was in Many Forks Baptist Church cemetery with Masonic Rites provided by Stephens Lodge #114 F&AM. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.