Jerry Wayne Shoemate

Jerry Shoemate was born (December 21, 1953) in Laurel MS. to the late John D. & Gladys D. Shoemate.  He received his education in public schools within the great state of Mississippi, where he would go on to graduate with the class of 1973.  He was reared in a Christian home and professed his belief in God during his time here on Earth.   He was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Patricia Young Shoemate.  This union produced four wonderful children.  Mrs. Shoemate preceded her husband in death.  Mr. Shoemate worked at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula MS. for over 30 plus years and was able to retire.  Mr. Shoemate loved talking and spending time with his family whenever he could do so.  He remained in good spirits throughout his battle with Cancer.  He departed this life on May 7, 2019 at WE CARE Hospice in Moss Point MS.  He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wonderful family which consists of four children:   Shane Young (Moss Point, MS), Jerry Jr. Young (Atlanta, Georgia), and Jabbar Young (West Virginia), & Piper Young (North Carolina), five siblings:  Josephine , Beverly (Katrena), of Moss Point MS.,  Racheal (Atlanta, Georgia), Loretta (William) of Jackson MS, and Joseph (Shirley) of Grand Bay, Alabama,  one grandchild,  eight nephews, nine nieces, and a host of cousins, and friends.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Trinity Funeral Services is honored to assist the Shoemate family during this difficult time and ask that you keep them in your prayers in the days to come.  

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