1951
Floyd
2024
Floyd Shoemaker
August 26, 1951 — June 12, 2024
Floyd H. Shoemaker, 72, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Faith Baptist Church, 875 W Grove Rd, Decatur, IL, 62521. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, June 14, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery with Full Military Honors by the Illinois Army National Guard.
Floyd was born August 26, 1951 in Shelbyville, the son of William Jessa and Virginia Eleanor (Weakly) Shoemaker. He married Donna Bragg in 1972 in Findlay. Floyd proudly served our country in the United States Army National Guard for his entire career, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He enjoyed camping, fishing and running. Floyd spent many family vacations traveling to Anna Maria Island in Florida. But, he most enjoyed time spent with his grandkids. Floyd was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Donna; son, Ryan (Katie) Shoemaker of Atwood; daughter, Krista (Nick) Schwarze of Mahomet; grandchildren: Noah, Cooper, Kameron, and Vivian; siblings: Robert Shoemaker of Decatur; Norman Shoemaker of Shelbyville; and Eleanor (Chester) Stewardson of Shelbyville.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Wayne Shoemaker.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Faith Baptist Church, 875 W Grove Rd, Decatur, IL, 62521. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, June 14, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery with Full Military Honors by the Illinois Army National Guard.
Floyd was born August 26, 1951 in Shelbyville, the son of William Jessa and Virginia Eleanor (Weakly) Shoemaker. He married Donna Bragg in 1972 in Findlay. Floyd proudly served our country in the United States Army National Guard for his entire career, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He enjoyed camping, fishing and running. Floyd spent many family vacations traveling to Anna Maria Island in Florida. But, he most enjoyed time spent with his grandkids. Floyd was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Donna; son, Ryan (Katie) Shoemaker of Atwood; daughter, Krista (Nick) Schwarze of Mahomet; grandchildren: Noah, Cooper, Kameron, and Vivian; siblings: Robert Shoemaker of Decatur; Norman Shoemaker of Shelbyville; and Eleanor (Chester) Stewardson of Shelbyville.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Wayne Shoemaker.
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