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Bro. Eddy Shoemaker

November 14, 1963 - March 26, 2019

visitation

Visitation
Highland Baptist Church
Wednesday 3/27, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

service

Service
Highland Baptist Church
Thursday 3/28, 11:00 am
Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens
8729 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
318-397-3766 |
Thursday 3/28

Rev. Eddy Shoemaker, best known as Bro. Eddy, was born November 14, 1963 in Jackson, Mississippi. He served as pastor in Southern Baptist Churches all over Northeast Louisiana and Mississippi for more than 25 years. He was a full time staff chaplain at St. Francis Medical Center for 11 years, then went on to be a Hospice Chaplain for several years. He was the volunteer chaplain at Glenwood Regional Medical for over 8 years, making rounds almost daily through ER and ICU.Bro. Eddy was known as a man of prayer. Before his cancer, for more than 16 years, he would get up at 4:00 AM and have a morning prayer time and Bible reading time and then an afternoon prayer time, averaging 2-3 hours daily. Even after being diagnosed with cancer he tried to maintain 2 hours daily. Bro. Eddy met and married his soul mate, Beverly while attending Mississippi College. They celebrated 29 years together on January 6, 2019. They have a daughter, Anne. Bro. Eddy loved to spend time with Anne, going camping, going to State Parks and going swimming with her. He was a wonderful husband and father. He was a humble, kind and gentle man, who loved Jesus Christ with all of his heart. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Jesse and Margaret Shoemaker and a baby sister, Joanne.Eddy is survived by his wife and soul mate, Beverly Shoemaker; daughter, Anne Hodge and husband, Ethan of California and a sister, Kara Elter and husband Dewayne of Opelousas, LA and their children, Justin, Dani, Devin and Jesse Elter, a great nephew and a great niece.Funeral services for Bro. Eddy Shoemaker, 55, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe. Rev. John Rushing, Rev. Gordon Dean and Rev. Tony Smith will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens. Visitation will be held at Highland Baptist Church West Monroe, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at the church, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.comKilpatrick Funeral HomeWest Monroe    

Visitation
Highland Baptist Church
Wednesday 3/27, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Highland Baptist Church
Thursday 3/28, 11:00 am
Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens
8729 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
318-397-3766 | Map
Thursday 3/28

Rev. Eddy Shoemaker, best known as Bro. Eddy, was born November 14, 1963 in Jackson, Mississippi. He served as pastor in Southern Baptist Churches all over Northeast Louisiana and Mississippi for more than 25 years. He was a full time staff chaplain at St. Francis Medical Center for 11 years, then went on to beContinue Reading

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Father John Kennedy left a message on March 30, 2019:
I had great respect for this man of God whom I was humbled to serve with at St. Francis Medical Center. My condolences to his family and friends.
Carolyn Amaden left a message on March 28, 2019:
I now live in Mississippi, but met Bro. Shoemaker when he came to Landmark to hold services for the residents. My late mother, Berly Gray, enjoyed those services so much and my late husband and I were privileged to attend with her. May God bless all of you with the comfort and peace that can only come from Him.
Steve and Patricia Thompson left a message on March 28, 2019:
We will always be Thankful for Brother Eddy and his great kindness. Any family crisis, illness, or death he was always there for us. Our prayers are for his family and many friends.
Lynn Hankins left a message on March 28, 2019:
What a legacy of faith,humility and love this man of God has left behind.God comfort and his dedicated family until the day of being reunited in heaven With much love and prayers,Lynn Fisher Hankins.
Dixie Hall left a message on March 28, 2019:
What a gentle soul and saint of the Lord. Eddy was so attentive to the folks at Landmark Nursing Home. He was ever faithful. Prayers to the family
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Sharon Gaines left a message on March 28, 2019:
Brother Eddy was one of the greatest prayer warriors I have ever met. Daily, he spent long hours in prayer for others. Praying with such dedication and passion is work, hard work! But Brother Eddy gladly laid down his life for the hurting and lost and sought God in all things. What a wonderful example and reflection of Christ you have been to us, Brother Eddy.
Ansley left a message on March 28, 2019:
Brother Eddy asked me if I wanted to be Baptized and I told him that I wasn’t quite ready yet that I would want him to do it.
Sadie Walker left a message on March 28, 2019:
Mr. Eddie was a very very SWEET person.
Tami and Audrey Mattingly left a message on March 27, 2019:
What a pleasure to have known Bro Eddy! I so enjoyed his preaching and in Sunday School. Heaven truly gained a servant to many people and most of all to our Heavenly Father!!!! Rest In Peace my friend❤️
Jean McNeil left a message on March 27, 2019:
I have know Bro.Eddy for many years when volunteered as chaplain at Glenwood Hospital. He was such a great person. Beverly, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard Denham left a message on March 27, 2019:
I have known Eddy for many years. My father was a good friend of his dad's and we used to go over and visit as kids. I am happy to have followed his devotions on Facebook and could see what a great man he had become. Rest in peace my friend. You have been through so much this past year. I am happy you are HOME.
Dan West left a message on March 27, 2019:
Beverly and Anne, I am so sorry for your grief and loss. Thank you for allowing all of us to walk with you and Eddy during the difficult period of his suffering. His witness and yours will impact our world for a long time. I continue to pray for you. Our Lord will provide His love, comfort, and strength. I hold many great memories of the time Eddy served on the staff at Central Hills Baptist Retreat.
Debbie Takewell left a message on March 27, 2019:
Beverly, So sorry for you loss. Praying for you and sending hugs!
Vicki Carpenter left a message on March 27, 2019:
Prayers for the family. Bro. Eddie will be missed.
Jean Arnold left a message on March 27, 2019:
He prayed over my husband before he passed, I will never forget his kindness.
Rob Sims left a message on March 27, 2019:
Eddy was my brother-in-law for close to 30 years. He married myself and Fabiola in 1995. He dedicated his entire life to serving our Lord Jesus Christ, to being a husband, to being a father, and to helping others in time of grief and sadness. Now I grieve for my sister, Anne, Ethan, And those of us who are going to miss Eddy so tremendously. Eddy said he was going to “live till I die “. He has inspired me to deepen my relationship with Christ and to make sure that is my first priority in life. I cannot describe the sadness and grief I feel for this loss
Fabiola Sims left a message on March 27, 2019:
R.I.P dear Bro Eddy. Rob and Fabiola Sims
Rev. Kenneth E. Ronaghan left a message on March 27, 2019:
My prayers are with his family. I knew Bro. Eddy from my time I served as a volunteer chaplain at SFMC. We always had good meaningful conversations. May God be the glory!
Angela Arrington left a message on March 27, 2019:
Bro. Eddy was truly a light in my and my daughter's life when it was needed. He was there to pray and brought peace to a difficult situation. He was a gift from God to us.
Willie Bee and Betty Walker left a message on March 26, 2019:
What a kind sweet man Bro Eddy was.He will be Miss by so many that he prayed with and for.Our prayers continue to be with Beverly and the family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
SHERRY TERESA HOOKS left a message on March 26, 2019:
So sorry to hear about Bro Eddy. This was so heartbreaking. Will called me early this morning to tell me about him. I will keep you and your family in my prayers
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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