Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. James Ned Shumake, 75, of Jefferson, who passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015. He was the son of the late Grover and Connie Shumake and preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence, Douglas, Jack and his sister, Laura.
He is survived by his wife Brenda, daughters and son-in-laws, Cindy and Brant McMullan of Jefferson, Carol Ann and Rusty Ligon of Gainesville, and Lee Ann and Chad Pittman of Gainesville; brothers and wives, Nelson and Christa Shumake of Locust, North Carolina, Danny and Nancy Shumake of Monroe.
He will be missed by all, especially his seven wonderful grandchildren whom he loved so much, Elizabeth, Sara, and Cathryn McMullan, Eli and Emily Ligon, and Brady and Bryce Pittman. Also, by a number of nieces and nephews.
Ned was a great cook and especially enjoyed making stew and sausage for his faithful customers.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 3:00pm in the Talmo Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Spence and Mr. Rick Parks officiating. The burial will follow in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery with Lee Shumake, Wayne Shumake, Jeff Shumake, Eric Shumake, Harold Galvez and Douglas Shumake honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4-7pm at Evans Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Talmo Baptist Church, P.O. Box 98, Talmo, GA 30575.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, GA 706-367-5467
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