Donald Dean Shewmaker Nicholasville, Kentucky Obituary

Donald Dean Shewmaker

Donald Dean Shewmaker, 85, husband of Virginia Lorene Guffey Shewmaker, died Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his home in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born at High Bridge, Kentucky on October 4, 1933 to the late John Shewmaker and Gertrude Woods Shewmaker. Donald was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, an US Army Veteran, farmer, trucker driver and former employee of FMC/ Linkbelt, Lexington, Kentucky. He is survived by a daughter, Kathy (Bobby) Sams, two granddaughters, Emily (Steven) Heggie and Kayla Sams, sister, Sally Shewmaker Laney, brothers, Tommy, Kenneth (Bonnie) and Jerry (Dayna) Shewmaker and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Evans and brothers, J.D., Marion, Bobby Gene, Treffert and Paul. Joint services for Donald and Virginia will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Bro. Basil Hall, Bro. DeWayne Brewer and Jay Webb officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until time of service Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Betts & West Funeral Home is honored to serve the Shewmaker Family. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Bluegrass Hospice Care Navigators or Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com
October 4, 1933 - February 28, 201910/04/193302/28/2019
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Marsha Brock
March 5, 2019
Uncle Donald- a Christian man who always could make you laugh. Oh, the stories I could tell. I love you Uncle Donald and will miss you. Kathy, Bobby and family You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all and am so sorry for you losing Aunt Virginia and Uncle ... Continue Reading
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Bruce E Mulcahy
March 4, 2019
My deepest sympathy in your loss, Bruce Edward Mulcahy
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Bobby Perkins & Family
March 4, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
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Wayne and Shirley East
March 2, 2019
Sending our thoughts and prayers
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Lee Ann Robinson
March 2, 2019
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Tommy Conway
March 2, 2019
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Mark and Princess
March 2, 2019
What an amazing love Uncle Donalc and Aunt Virginia shared. They were both so loved and are already so missed. I have many childhood memories with them. Prayers to my dear cousins Kathy, Bobby, Emi and Kayla.
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Gina Crank
March 2, 2019
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Gina Crank
March 2, 2019
Sure will miss you. Love always❤
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Judie Karpuleon
February 28, 2019
Kathy I can't imagine what you are feeling at this time. It is hard to lose parents years apart but to lose them so close together. My prayers are with all of you. Emi and Kayla I am thinking about you too because I know how much you loved them both. May God wrap his ar... Continue Reading
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