Celebrating the life of
James Thomas Shuman
February 26, 1921 - February 26, 2013
James Thomas Shuman
SAVANNAH – James Thomas Shuman, retired businessman, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013, on his 92nd Birthday.
The native Savannahian was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He served in the United States Merchant Marines during World War II.
Mr. Shuman is survived by his wife, Jane Wheeler Shuman; three sons, James T. Shuman, Jr., George J. Shuman Babette all of Savannah, and William J. Shuman Bonney of St. Simons Island, GA; his daughter, Mary Shuman Middleton Harry of Savannah and Los Angeles, CA; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 28, 2013, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013, at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent to Jenkins Boys Club, 6408 Waters Ave., Savannah, GA 31406 or St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 St. Thomas Ave., Savannah, GA 31406.
Billy, I wanted you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. We lost Daddy 11/1/11 and I know it's painful. Please give my regards to Mary and Bonney. In Hoc, Brett Hope to see you in Athens this fall
- Brett Franklin, metter, GA
My mother is Jane Brown Lester, and Jane and Jimmy Shuman have been lifetime treasured friends of hers. Jane Wheeler at the time was maid of honor in my parents' wedding at Bull Street Baptist Church on July 4, 1948. I've not known Jimmy well personally, but I've always known through my mother what a wonderful husband and father/grandfather he has always been. He has contributed a great deal of himself to the Savannah community in many ways over the years as well. Stu and I and all of our family and especially my mother send our thoughts and prayers to the Shuman family.
- Susan Lester Herrick, Savannah, GA
Billy, I wanted you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. We lost Daddy 11/1/11 and I know it's painful. Please give my regards to Mary and Bonney. In Hoc, Brett Hope to see you in Athens this fall
- Brett Franklin, metter, GA
My mother is Jane Brown Lester, and Jane and Jimmy Shuman have been lifetime treasured friends of hers. Jane Wheeler at the time was maid of honor in my parents' wedding at Bull Street Baptist Church on July 4, 1948. I've not known Jimmy well personally, but I've always known through my mother what a wonderful husband and father/grandfather he has always been. He has contributed a great deal of himself to the Savannah community in many ways over the years as well. Stu and I and all of our family and especially my mother send our thoughts and prayers to the Shuman family.
- Susan Lester Herrick, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
