The summer of 1948 was a special time.  That is when we first met.  You never  forget your  first love, first date and first kiss.
It was love at first sight - it was your sparkling blue eyes then and they were the same at your death.  We were both sixteen, so young. After dating three years, I moved to Fairhope, met and married.  You went into the military and later  married.  We had our families and both lost our spouses, we re-connected after sixty years, your blue eyes were as bright as ever.  After a few minutes, it was as if we were back in 1948. Our love for each other just "popped up."  We had a beautiful friendship for ten years.  It was a joy to cook lunch for you.  You enjoyed my cooking and especially  my "cakes."  You'll always be in my heart.


I love you granddaddy!  You and grandma made my childhood amazing. There was no place I’d rather be.  Weekend trips to Chatham and Summerdale sitting in the middle of the front seat of that Ford Galaxy,  listening to Johnny Cash,  while  grandma clapped to the music and would sing.  Once we got on those old country roads, I would hop in your lap and steer the car. (You’d go to jail for that now).  You could have worked all day and been so tired. But if I called and asked to come over, you would say, get ready I’m on my way!  And once at your house, I never left your side or sometimes your lap! You always would say.. bushel and a peek.. I would say.. hung around the neck.  We hug and say goodnight.  
You didn’t understand why I took this responsibility on when you needed help.  But you and grandma  gave me more love and were the beast grandparents ever.  I can’t imagine any other way.  It’s what we do for the people we love the most!  And I would do all over again because this time with you has been precise to me.  I love you always!

Although I never got to meet him, I know he shared a love for Stauter’s like I do. I know he would be happy with how my 1967 is holding up 53 years later. My God bless you and yours during this difficult time.

My favorite memories of my dad were just the simple things in our life,he always included me in anything he was involved in  wether it was building a boat at home or a simple fishing trip.i know he is with my mother in heaven now.you will be greatly missed and thought of often.
I love you dad

My dear, sweet, Uncle Johnny. I thought of you often and remember a lot of things from earlier days -- you being my "boyfriend", trips to Chatom, family gatherings at Grandma & Grandpa's house on Flowerwood Nursery, etc. May you rest in peace as you re-unite with those that have gone before you.

Cathy Shewmake

Ervin and Ruby Shewmake

Wayne D’Arcy

Edward Shewmake

Dale (Paula) Shewmake

Terrence Shewmake

Four grandchildren, Tiffiny (Brad) Denney, Ashley (Clayton) Williamson, Jessica Shewmake, and Brandon D’Arcy. Six great grandchildren, Brayden, Carter, Karsyn, Jack, Jaydon, and Fisher. He also leaves behind his dearest friend Ruth “Jo” Andrews.

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John Thomas Shewmake

July 2, 1931 – May 3, 2020

Pine Crest Funeral Home & Pine Crest Cemetery

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