Gerald M. Shoemaker, 92 years, of Peebles, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center, Seaman, Ohio.
Gerald was born in Peebles, Ohio, on Dec. 30, 1927, the son of the late Marcus and Venus (Peterson) Shoemaker. In addition to farming his entire life, he retired from Adams Rural Electric after 44 years of service. Gerald was a member of the Peebles Church of Christ and of the Masonic Lodge, #581.
Besides his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene (Markins) Shoemaker, who passed away in 2004. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Luther “Carroll” Shoemaker, and by two granddaughters, Keri Dawn Shoemaker and Amy Darlene Smalley.
Gerald is survived by three sons, Neil (Colleen) Shoemaker of Winchester, Owen (Margie) Shoemaker of Peebles, and Steve (Lana) Shoemaker of Bainbridge; and two daughters, Sandy (Jeff) Ryan of Sinking Spring and Linda (Bruce) Christman of Winchester; and a special friend, Joan Alder of Peebles. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two great, great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service to be held on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Peebles Church of Christ. The service will be officiated by Bill Christman and Jason Bohl.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home.
Please visit www.wallacethompson funeralhomes.com to sign the online guestbook.