Jackie Shropshire

 

Summerville Resident

Dies March 16, 2019

 

Jackie Ray Shropshire, 68, Summerville, died March 16 at Oakview Healthcare.

He was born Aug. 5, 1950 with love and support in his life from his family to the late LeRoy Brooks and Mrs. Betty Jean Adams Brooks. Jackie enjoyed special times with his family, had a love for taking road trips, playing pool, and retired from working at Orchid Cleaners in Dalton for the Henry family. He was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. His sister, Bernice Blair, Danette Jett, and his grandson, Ja’Dell Bell died earlier.

Surviving are his son, Ray Shropshire; three daughters, Jackie Shropshire and Sallie Moore, Dayton, Ohio and Carmelita Johnson, Springfield, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Angela (Kenneth) Brooks Underwood; brother-in-law, John Jett, Summerville and nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Funeral service were held at 1 p.m. Sunday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Kevin Roach and other ministers officiating.  His remains will be laid to rest at a later date.

Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, had charge of arrangements.