Jerry Shewmake

A LINK TO THE VIDEO TRIBUTE WILL APPEAR UNDER THE PHOTO WHEN AVAILABLE.\r\nMattoon, IL - Jerry L. Shewmake, age 69 of Mattoon, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at his home in the presence of his loving family. \r\n\r\nA memorial service in his honor will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of Mattoon. Dr. Mike Snow will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., until the service begins. \r\n \r\nBorn June 18, 1941 in Windsor, IL, Jerry was the son of Donald Shewmake and Myrel Tripp. He was united in marriage to Marie Lynette Shewmake, his loving wife of 24 years. She survives. Other survivors include his brother Dale Shewmake and wife Norma Jean of Paris, IL, his children, Leann Brackney of Appleton, WI, Tina Huston of Charleston, IL and Theresa Stevens and husband Gary of Charleston, IL. Jerry also had 3 step children, Bobbie Haycraft and husband Dale of Humbolt, IL, Sherri Spivey and husband Tom of Mattoon, IL and Chuck Brooks and wife Laura of North Carolina. Jerry is also survived by many beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by both his parents, god parents Clyde and Clara Boen and beloved canine companion, Wrigley.\r\n\r\nJerry graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1959, served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1967 and is a Lakeland College Alum. Jerry then worked at Coles-Moultrie Electric until his retirement in 2003 after 31 years of service. \r\n\r\nJerry was an avid baseball fan, especially the St. Louis Cardinals even though he resided in the 'Cub House'. Jerry was a proud member of the Mattoon Lions Club, the First Baptist Church of Mattoon and a dedicated supporter of his community. Through these memberships and community service opportunities, he formed meaningful relationships with other members and strong ties to his community. \r\n\r\nMemorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mattoon or the Mattoon Lions Club in his honor.\r\n\r\nPlease visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com to view the tribute video, light a virtual candle in his honor, or share a memory with his family. \r\n

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Jerry Shewmake

June 18, 1941 - May 21, 2011