Shockey, Harley D.

Passed: 1995-10-28

Age: 80

Source: Ravenswood News

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1995-11-01

Information: Harley D. Shockey, 80, of Sandyville, died Saturday at Jackson General Hospital.  He was born in Copper Fork, a son of the late Irl Vaughn and Rosa Nell Pratt Shockey.  He was owner and operator of Shockey's Service & Supply of many years.  He was a member of the Independence United Methodist Church, serving for many years as the Church Superintendent, Bible Study leader and as a teacher.  He was on the Board of Directors for the Independence Cemetery and served as president for the past several years.  He was a veteran of World War II.  He drove trucks for several years for Columbia Carbon of Sandyville before starting his own business in 1950.  He also operated the Sunoco Service Station at New Era during the 1950s.  Surviving:  his wife, Virginia Lois Spears Shockey; three sons, Lesley L. Shockey and David W. Shockey, both of Sandyville, and Carl E. ""Gene"" Shockey of Silverton; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Violet Richards of Sandyvile.  He was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia May Shockey and one brother, Chester V. Shockey.  Services were Tuesday at Straight, Tucker and Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, the Rev. Tom Deane officiating.  Burial was in Independence Cemetery, Sandyville.  Anyone who wishes can make a donation in his name to the Independence United Methodist Church Building Fund in lieu of flowers.