Extracted from The Leader-Call (Laurel, MS)
Monday, March 8, 1982

ROBERT E. SHOEMAKER

Robert Earl Shoemaker, 52, died Saturday in Memorial hospital, Slidell, La. from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Funeral service was 1 p.m. today from the chapel of Memory Chapel Funeral Home. The Rev. Artis Brewer officiated and burial was in Sharon Cemetery.

Shoemaker was employed by Schlumberger Well Services.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Patsy Poor Shoemaker, Laurel; four sons, Robert Gary Shoemaker, Ony Edward Shoemaker, Verba Allen Shoemaker and William Patrick Shoemaker, all of Laurel; one daughter, Mrs. Lisa Lorraine Brashier, Laurel; four brothers, Curtis Shoemaker, Austin Shoemaker, Dewitt Shoemaker, all of Laurel, Hillman Shoemaker, Moss; one sister, Mrs. I. V. Portia Sims, Moss; and four grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Jerry Black, Gus Schroeder, Gene Gunnels, Charlie Sokovich, George Dees and Ed Gambel.

Memory Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.