Celebrating the life of
Jerry L. Shuman
April 13, 1944 - August 17, 2013
Savannah- Jerry Shuman, 69, died Saturday evening, August 17, 2013, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness complicated by Parkinson's Disease.
He was born in Manassas, Georgia and lived in Savannah all of his life. Jerry was retired from the CSX Railroad where he worked as a conductor on the freight line for over 35 years. He was a member of the local UTU. He was a member of the former Burkhalter Baptist Church. Jerry was an avid fisherman and family man.
Surviving are his wife, Gail Zettler Shuman of Savannah; his children, Barry Laura Shuman of Amelia Island, FL, Jennifer Craig Spivey of Pooler, GA, and Julie Lambdin of Glennville; and step-son, Ryan Burkett of Savannah; his grandchildren, Evan Shuman of Amelia Island, Alixandria Shuman of Bloomingdale, Daniel Spivey of Pooler, GA, Kellie and Kyle Lambdin, of Blythewood, SC; his brothers, Richard Ruth Shuman of Savannah, Andy Darlene Shuman of Richmond Hill, Perry Wendy Shuman of Fleming, GA. He also has seven nieces and nephews.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21st, and the funeral service will be held at 12:00p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Interment will follow in the Greenwich Section of the Bonaventure Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gary Davis, Steve Mixon, Larry Davis, Zakie Davis, Jr., Don Munn, Jim Pankey, Tim Warren and William Snyder.
Remembrances can also be made in memory to any Parkinson's disease Foundation.
Barry, Julie, Jennifer I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May all of the things I know he taught you continue to influence your lives and may your best memories sustain you.
- sandi jerome pevoto, , TX
I was sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I thought a lot of him and enjoyed working with him. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Ricky Fail, Rincon, GA
I was sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I thought a lot of him and enjoyed working with him. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Ricky Fail, Rincon, GA
Gail, I'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. May he rest in peace, and may you find comfort that he is at rest. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Linda Hester, East Bend, NC
Jerry was a wonderful human being and I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowing him.
- Janette Daniel, Bluffton, SC
Gail, We were so sad to learn of Jerry's passing. The memories we have of the two of you and the time we shared are so very precious. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. We love you! Craig and Jan Douglass
- Jan Douglass, Macon, GA
Jerry, Rest in peace my sweet friend. You will be missed! Jane
- Jane Greer, savannah, GA
Gail, Barry, Jennifer, Julie and Ryan, I just learned of Jerry's passing. We are so very sad. I have always known him as Uncle Jerry. He and my Dad, Hugh, have been friends forever. I have so many fun, and crazy, memories that I will always treasure. Sending you all lots of love, hugs and prayers to get through the difficult days ahead. I cannot be there, but my sweet husband, Rick, is going to be there. He cried and said that he is going!! He said that Jerry, two-man, was his first friend in Savannah... and his best friend in Savannah! I do hope that he remembers to tell you all that he is my husband.. Love and prayers!! Tricia Mahany Steinman and family, Rick, Will, Caroline and Dan
- Tricia Mahany Steinman, Cumming, GA
We are very sorry for your loss. Michael, Mary and Emily
- Michael Mixon, Sylvania, GA
Barry, Julie, Jennifer I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May all of the things I know he taught you continue to influence your lives and may your best memories sustain you.
- sandi jerome pevoto, , TX
I was sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I thought a lot of him and enjoyed working with him. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Ricky Fail, Rincon, GA
I was sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I thought a lot of him and enjoyed working with him. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Ricky Fail, Rincon, GA
Gail, I'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. May he rest in peace, and may you find comfort that he is at rest. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Linda Hester, East Bend, NC
Jerry was a wonderful human being and I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowing him.
- Janette Daniel, Bluffton, SC
Gail, We were so sad to learn of Jerry's passing. The memories we have of the two of you and the time we shared are so very precious. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. We love you! Craig and Jan Douglass
- Jan Douglass, Macon, GA
Jerry, Rest in peace my sweet friend. You will be missed! Jane
- Jane Greer, savannah, GA
Gail, Barry, Jennifer, Julie and Ryan, I just learned of Jerry's passing. We are so very sad. I have always known him as Uncle Jerry. He and my Dad, Hugh, have been friends forever. I have so many fun, and crazy, memories that I will always treasure. Sending you all lots of love, hugs and prayers to get through the difficult days ahead. I cannot be there, but my sweet husband, Rick, is going to be there. He cried and said that he is going!! He said that Jerry, two-man, was his first friend in Savannah... and his best friend in Savannah! I do hope that he remembers to tell you all that he is my husband.. Love and prayers!! Tricia Mahany Steinman and family, Rick, Will, Caroline and Dan
- Tricia Mahany Steinman, Cumming, GA
We are very sorry for your loss. Michael, Mary and Emily
- Michael Mixon, Sylvania, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
