"My condolences to the family in the loss of your loved ones. I know how lost you must feel as I have been where you are now. I am a Shumate descendant doing family research and found Joe's and Charlene's obituaries. May God bless and keep each of you. Hazel (nee Payne) LeBlanc "
In loving memory of
Joseph E. Shumate
August 22, 2010
Joseph Edward Shumate, one of four children of Huey Willard Shumate and Irene Mary (Loudy) Shumate, was born in Concho, West Virginia on September 17, 1931. He attended school in Minden, West Virginia, and at age 19, joined the United States Air Force. Joe was stationed in Greenland and assigned to the motor pool as a mechanic. Later, he was stationed at the Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, when he met his future wife, Charlene Ann Chilson, who was stationed at Elgin.
The couple was married at Pascagoula, Mississippi on March 12, 1955. They made their home in Niceville, Florida before moving to Oak Hill, West Virginia, where he and Charlene attended Beckley College. While in West Virginia, Joe owned a service station. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Suzann JoAnne and Joseph Edward, Jr. In 1961, the family moved to Carson, Iowa where Joe did carpenter work and Charlene taught at the Carson-Macedonia School.
Joe and Charlene attended the Carson United Methodist Church and Joe was a member of the Coral Masonic Lodge 430 in Carson. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, building furniture, traveling and camping with his family. Joe also sang and played guitar in a country western band. He liked local politics and served on Carson's City Council for eight years and as Mayor from 1996 to 1998.
Joe and Charlene were married 55 years when Charlene died on May 24, 2010. In July, Joe began physical therapy at the Oakland Manor Care Center in Oakland, Iowa. Joe passed away at the Oakland Manor on August 22, 2010, at the age of 78 years, 11 months, and 5 days.
In addition to his wife, Joe was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law Duane Hartman.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Suzann Duede of Carson; son, Joseph Shumate, Jr. of La Follette, TN; three grandchildren, Rachel Richardson and husband Todd and their children, Ayla and Bailey, of Carson, Ryan Duede and wife Brianne and their children, Caitlin and Aiden, of Carson, and Annalise Shumate of Tennessee; sisters, Mildred Jones and husband Kenny of La Follette, TN, and Pearl Fleagle and husband Vic of Bradford, Ohio; brother Vernon Shumate of Cleveland, OH; brother-in-law Darrell Chilson and wife Alta of Norman, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Shirley Hartman of Macedonia, Iowa; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
A memorial fund has been established.
Tributes
"Our deepest sympothy on Joe's passing. He went right before my mom. I am holding on to that because we have known Joe and his family for years. I try to find a compfort that they made the walk together to god's door. Neighbor's and friends in and death. Now they are all up in the most beautiful place waiting till it is our day to join them. Take care and god be with you"
"Suzanne,Joey and families, My heart goes out to all of you losing mom and dad and grandparents so close to each other.Much sypathy and prayers and know that they are together watching over all of you, out of pain and happy being side by side as they always were."
"To Joe's family: We don't know if we can find the right words to ease the hurt that you are experiencing right now. Many memories of your dad, remodeling jobs, neighbors, and many dances and partying in the bus. We were just talking last night that we can still hear him singing "We're going to Kansas City" He and your mom had great times together and with your family. They loved you all and were darn proud of it. You know you have the support of friends that are here when you need us to get you through the days ahead. Can't you vision your dad and mom dancing together once again, healthy and laughing together - God Bless them for their talents they provided to the community. Love you guys and hugs to ya too. "
"Joe is now pickin' and grinnin' with the best of them, somewhere better than here. All my love to the family. "
"Suzanne, Joey, and family, So sorry to hear about Joe. I know it's hard losing two parents so close together. May you find peace in knowing they are now together again in God's kingdom."
"Suzanne and family, Joey So sorry to hear about your dad. We're thinking of you."
"JUst heard about Joes passing. Now he and Charlene are together again. May God bless your families at this time of sorrow."
"Suzanne, Rachel, Ryan and families, So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian & Angie Beebe, Nick & Hannah"
"Suzanne, Joey and the rest of the Family so so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our thought's and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. Well Joe and Charlene are together again....."