Gearld Eugene Shockley's Obituary
Gearld Eugene Shockley, 83, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at St. Mary's Medica Center in Huntington, WV. Born on December 4, 1940, in Chesapeake, Ohio, he was the son of the late Alfred and Eileen Vanpelt Shockley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Fred and Lee Shockley; daughter, Dreama Williams; sons, Gearld Shockley, Jr., Troy Shockley, and granddaughter, Alicia Palmore. Gearld attended Chesapeake High School and was a very hard worker and held many jobs, including ACF, car salesman, and custodian at Chesapeake Middle School. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a man of great faith who loved to worship and serve Jesus. Gearld was a member of Pomaria Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He was a charismatic person with many friends who did not know a stranger. He will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him. Gearld is survived by his wife, Valeria Shockley; sister, Shirley Simmons; brothers, Ronnie and Jerry Shockley; grandchildren, Christina (Jason) Eaches, Joshua (Britney) Shockley, Candace (John) Brumfield, Destiny (Seth) Taylor, and great-grandchildren, Dreama "Braelyn" Eaches, Brenley Eaches, Tyler Shockley, Hallie Jo Shockley, Chase Shockley, Faythe Brumfield, Ryden Brumfield, and Willow Brumfield; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend Teddy Stapleton. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Miller Memorial Gardens in Miller, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research or a charity of your choice. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory in Proctorville, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com
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