Charles M. Shoemaker, Jr. was born February 7, 1928 and departed this life Sunday, September 11, 2011 reaching the age of 83. He was the son of the late Charles Shoemaker, Sr. and Eva (Humble) Shoemaker.

He was united in marriage to Mary Duncan and to this union 4 children were born. He later married Lois Sexton.

He is survived by: his wife, Lois Shoemaker of Monticello, KY; 1 son, Robert (Sharon) Shoemaker of Richmond, KY; 3 daughters, Barbara (Jeffrey) Barnett of Monticello, KY, Rebecca Harness of Lancaster, KY, and Annie (Barry) Cooper of Monticello, KY; 2 step sons, David Edward of Greenfield, IN and George Sigler of Mercer County, KY; 2 step daughters, Debbie Walton of Greenfield, IN and Rhonda Batchie of Lancaster, KY; 6 grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 11 step great-grandchildren. He is also survived by: 1 brother, James Shoemaker; and 2 sisters, Flora Bryant and Laura Bridgeman; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.

In addition to his parents, Charles Sr. and Eva Shoemaker, he was preceded in death by: his first wife, Mary Shoemaker.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 5 – 9 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 1 pm at the Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home with Bro. Daniel Richardson and Bro. Jerry Browning officiating. Burial will be in Elk Spring Cemetery. Full military honors will be performed by DAV Chapter 105.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to:
Faith United Baptist Church