John Shoemake's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2026 in Monticello, Mississippi

John Shoemake

November 20, 1944 - August 21, 2026 (81 years old)

Monticello, Mississippi

John Shoemake's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2026 in Monticello, Mississippi

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John Shoemake

November 20, 1944 - August 21, 2026 (81 years old)

Monticello, Mississippi

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John Shoemake Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of John Shoemake (Monticello, Mississippi). John, born on November 20, 1944 in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on August 21, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lewis Broyles and Dorothy Kemp Shoemake; his siblings-in-law, Dianne Bourne, Harold Bourne and Jimmy Alexander; and his nephew-in-law Reed Nunnelee.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Carol Alexander; his sons, John Shoemake, Jr. (Mary) and Alex Shoemake (Dana); his grandsons, Brooks and Braxton Shoemake; his siblings, Donald Shoemake (Donna), Sue Weimer (Chuck) and Karen Shoemake Gondan; his sister-in-law Cheryl Alexander; and his pet Beau. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mac Dale Memorial Park Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org), or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilson Funeral Home



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Aug 27

Visitation

Wilson Funeral Home
904 W Thomas E Jolly Dr, Monticello, MS 39654

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Aug 28

Visitation

Wilson Funeral Home
904 W Thomas E Jolly Dr, Monticello, MS 39654

Fri

Aug 28

Funeral service

Wilson Funeral Home
904 W Thomas E Jolly Dr, Monticello, MS 39654

Fri

Aug 28

Graveside service

Jayess Baptist Church
1004 Jayess Rd, Jayess, MS 39641

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