Lester Lee Shumaker, age 82 of Taylorsville passed away on Monday evening, April 12, 2021. Lester was born on May 6, 1938 to the late Virgil Ray and Mettie Jordan Shumaker in Iredell County. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church, he enjoyed fishing, and working jigsaw puzzles. During his working career, Lester was a bandsaw operator in the furniture industry.
In addition to his parents, Lester was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Wilbert Shumaker, and a sister, Eula Kay Hartness.
Those left to cherish the memories of Mr. Shumaker include his wife of sixty-two years, Margaret Ann Clary Shumaker, two sons, Danny Shumaker (Donna M.) and Mark Shumaker (Gail), one grandson, Danny Shumaker, Jr. (Dedra), and a great-grand-daughter, Leah Shumaker.
A graveside service for Mr. Shumaker will be conducted on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery at 3:30 pm. Rev. Tony Dyson will officiate.
The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Gordan’s Hospice House @ 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, 28625.
Covid 19 restrictions apply to all funeral services.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
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