MITCHELL – T. J. Shoop, 90, passed away at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2015, at Garden Villa in Bedford.
Born December 16, 1924, in Walnut Creek, Kentucky, he was the son of Luther and Louisa (McConnell) Shoop. He married Jonnie Mae Hackney July 22, 1967, and she preceded him in death August 14, 2006.
He had been employed at Paoli Hospital and was a member of Carters Creek Christian Church. T.J. was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1950-1952, and a member of American Legion Post No. 250. After being discharged from the army, he moved to Indiana and was a resident of Mitchell for 52 years.
Surviving: sister, J’Reeva Tolbert, Kingsport, Tennessee
several nieces, nephews, and their families
His parents; wife; and siblings, Elmer Morris, Ida Quillen, Juanita Hobbs, and James Shoupe, preceded him in death.
Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, at Fairview Cemetery with Brother Darrin Chastain officiating. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.
The family would like to thank Carters Creek Christian Church congregation for all of their kindnesses and affection, and the employees of Garden Villa Dementia Unit for making T. J. happy and comfortable during his stay.
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