Jerry Dean Shook

Jerry Dean Shook, 77, a resident of Linwood passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022. Jerry was born to Theodore Roosevelt and Agnes Preswood Shook on July 15, 1945. He was a proud graduate of East Tennessee State University and worked most of his career in plant management for the carbide & textile manufacturing industries, as well as teaching in community colleges.

On July 31, 1965, he married the love of his life, Judy Swicegood. Jerry never hesitated or missed an opportunity to hug his family and let them know how much he loved them. He will be fondly remembered for storytelling, coaching youth sports, singing in the car, and dancing with his wife and children.  Jerry loved camping and beach trips with his family. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed annual hunting trips with his dad, son, and brothers, to Wyoming and Montana.

Jerry is preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Allen Shook.  Left to cherish Jerry’s memory is his loving wife of 57 years, Judy Shook, of the home; his mother, Agnes Shook; children, Angela Grubb (Tim) of McDowell County, Donna Hendrix (Ricky) of Tyro, and Eric Shook (Krissi) of Advance; grandchildren, Ashley Waters (J.J.), Joshua Grubb, Chesney Shook, and Jackson Shook; great-granddaughter, Ellie Waters; brother, Garry Shook (Beth) of Avery County; sister, Judy Langley (Mike) of Wallburg; many nieces and nephews; lifelong family friends; special classmates; and beloved dog, Abby.

The family would like to thank all of the medical staff with Forsyth and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centers, Lexington Dialysis, and all the first responders for their compassionate care.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, October 30, 2022, in Tyro Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Foster and Ricky Hendrix officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service at 12:00PM. Interment will follow the service in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Tyro Methodist Church, 4484 S North Carolina Hwy 150, Lexington, NC 27295.