Sam Shoemake, 74, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

Sam was a longtime member of the Battle Creek Baptist Church where was a Deacon, Song leader, grounds keeper and maintain the church.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, grilling and loved to eat. Sam loved to go on cruises with his family. He had a special bond with his grandmother. His dog Casey was his baby girl.

Sam was preceded in death by his son, Charlie Shoemake; parents, Grady and Lilly Mae Shoemake; grandmother, Julia Freeman; grandparents, John and Jane Shoemake; brother, Gene Shoemake.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Frances White Shoemake; two sons, Barnard Shoemake, Speedy (Susan) Shoemake; daughter-in-law, Barbara Shoemake; one grandson, Trevor Britton Shoemake; four granddaughters, Amanda Pilgrim Shoemake, Lauren (Zack) Tate, Courtney Shoemake and Felicia Haire; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Stephen (Diann) Shoemake, and Edward Shoemake; one sister, Carolyn Lewis; several nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (CST) in the chapel of Rogers Funeral Home of South Pittsburg, TN, with the Reverend Jeffery Nelson officiating.

Interment will follow at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. (CST) prior to the funeral service in chapel.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Talley, Gene Martin, Tony Coffman, Travis Reed, Zack Tate and Stan Owens.

Arrangements are by Rogers Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Ave, South Pittsburg, TN (423) 837-7176.