Caray Thomas “Tom” Shoemaker Sr., age 83, of Montgomery, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Tom was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Sylvia M. Shoemaker, and his parents, David and Henrietta Shoemaker. He is survived by his three children, Terri Clifford (Jack), Lance “Top” Shoemaker (Lesli), and Tommy Shoemaker (Debbie); his eight grandchildren, Kerrigan Luckie (Jamie), Leigh, Griffin, Abby, Cole, Savannah, Marina, and Cruz Shoemaker; great grandsons, Mason Luckie and Jaxson Luckie; his sister-in-law Pam (Dan) Thompson and numerous nieces and nephews, and his best friend Daisy.
Tom was a member of the Landmark Church of Christ and volunteered at the Montgomery Cancer Center. He had a passion for serving His Lord through the serving of others. Tom never met a stranger, and was lovingly called the “bubble gum man” for his offering of gum made to new and old friends he would greet each day.
A graveside service will be held at Alabama Heritage Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2020. The family will receive friends at the graveside 30 minutes prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery Cancer Center in memory of Tom.