Richard Allen Shook | Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home | Monticello, AR Funeral Home & Cremation

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Richard Allen Shook, age 67 of Monticello, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at his home. He was born December 6, 1941 in Monticello.

He was retired from SEARK Marine as an electrician and was Baptist. He was the son of the late G.T. Bo Shook and Auline Lane Shook. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Shook and a grandson, Branden Etue.

Survivors include his wife, Gale Allen Shook of Monticello; two daughters, Cindy Featherston and husband, Mike of Monticello and Mandy Etue and husband, Tim of Star City; one grandson, Aaron Etue and one granddaughter, Cassidy Etue; one god-grandson, Kyle Tucker of Monticello; two sisters, Sharon McIntyre of Monticello and Roxanne Rizzo of Titusville, FL.

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Services

Visitation

Shady Grove Baptist Church

Hwy 425 S

Monticello, AR, 71655

September 28, 2009

from 600 to 8:00pm

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Service

Memorial

Shady Grove Baptist Church

Hwy 425S

Monticello, AR, 71655

September 29, 2009

10:30 AM

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Memorial Contributions

Overcoming Faith Worship Center

PO Box 26

Star City, AR, 71667

Memorial Contributions

Shady Grove Mb Church

Hwy 245 S.

Monticello, AR, 71655

Memorial Contributions

American Cancer Society

Washington, DC

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Condolences (42)

Renee Vaulner-Haskin Kansas City, MO October 10, 2009

"Mandy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family."

becky hammock monticello, AR October 8, 2009

"mandy charlie and i are so sorry for your loss, ill keep you in our prayers."

Debbie Reeves Wilmar, AR October 5, 2009

"We love you and will be praying for you"

Sherry Carson Monticello, DE October 4, 2009

"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless and Comfort you as only he can."

irma james monticello, AR October 3, 2009

"guys, so sorry to read of Richards death, no one let me know. I am in Cintronelle,Al. Computer has been down. I will be in contact with you'll. uncertain when I will return home. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

Janice "Gladden" McAllister Hot Springs Village, AR October 2, 2009

"So sorry to hear of your loss. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you all and praying for you at this sad time. Sharon I know it's sad to loose Richard and also for all your family.
My heart goes out to you all during this time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Janice "Gladden" McAllister"

Casey Trantham Monticello, AR October 2, 2009

"Gail, Mandy, and Cindy

I am sorry for your loss, and wanted you all to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Richard was loved by so many and will be missed greatly."

Cindy Monticello, AR October 2, 2009

"I love you daddy! It was an honor walking you all the way to the gates of heaven. May you rest in peace!!! I miss you soooo much!"

Grady & Linda Tabor Monticello, AR October 1, 2009

"Gail, we send to you and your family our deepest sympathy on the loss of Richard. We know it has been a long and tough road for some time now, but we know how much he will be missed by you and your family and remembered by so many friends. You will be in our prayers during this difficult time."

PAT SAVAGE Monticello, AR October 1, 2009

"My thoughts and prayers are with you all."

Stacey Young-Davis AR September 30, 2009

"Miss Gail and Cindy,

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time."

Marie Archer Little Rock, AR September 29, 2009

"Gail,

I am so sorry. I know your road has been long and hard. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord walk with you through your lonely days and nights

Marie Archer
WIC (use to be)"

Shirley Hill Monticello, AR September 29, 2009

"Cindy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time."

Melissa Hudspeth Redfield, AR September 29, 2009

"Cindy and family, Your dad was precious, a one of a kind. He will be greatly missed, just keep his memories dear. God Bless you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you."

Clay Coburn Dumas, AR September 28, 2009

"Cindy thinking of you and your family."

Susan Johnson Burns Pine Bluff, AR September 28, 2009

"Sharon and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Richard. I understand the loss of your brother. You are in my prayers."

Sherry Warren, AR September 28, 2009

"Sharon & Family,
I was sorry to learn of Richard's passing. Please find comfort that he is now in the presence of the Lord with no sickness or pain. May you find rest and comfort in God's perfect peace and love."

Robin Loveless Warren, AR September 28, 2009

"Mandy, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."

Betty Finks Leonard Hampton, AR September 28, 2009

"Sharon and the Shook Family

The suffering and pains of this world are only temporary. Be consoled in knowing that Richard has found his rest.
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David & Paula Featherston Memphis, TN September 28, 2009

"Cindy, Gail & Mandy,

Our prayers are with you. We are so sorry we can't come to the funeral. Please know we will be thinking of you all. We know this is a hard time for you and we will continue to pray for you.

We love you,
David & Paula & kids"

Deborah Robbins Monticello, AR September 28, 2009

"Sharon, and family.
May God continue to bless and watch over each of you. Remember the good times with Richard and praise God that he is in a wonderful place now. No more tears, No more pain. Thank You Lord! Draw your strength from the Lord in your weak times.
Deborah"

Juanita & Raymond Green Star City, AR September 27, 2009

"Gale,
So sorry to read about Richard's death in the Pine Bluff Commercial. Just wanted you to know you and your family are in my Thoughts and Prayers at this difficult time.
With My Deepest Sympathy,
Juanita Green"

Mandy Etue Star City, AR September 27, 2009

"I love you daddy and I will miss you tons!! I know you are teaching Branden how to fish now and you have your new set of lungs!! ~Mandy"

Wendy Tucker Star City, AR September 27, 2009

"Your family is in my prayers. Much love to all of you."

Angel Beaucage Star City, AR September 27, 2009

"Richard was a great man and a strong fighter!He was a great Father and Grandfather from what I have heard and seen!...He will always be in my heart and his memory will always go on!

Love,
Angel Morrisa Beaucage"

Margie Beaucage Star City, AR September 27, 2009

"Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Knowing thru Mandy what Richard and his family had to endure has helped me and Paul to quit smoking once again. My prayers are with anyone who wants to quit.
I love ya Mandy, Tim , Aaron and Cass."

Tommie Moyers Crossett, AR September 27, 2009

"Sharon and Family,
We just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers and we are so sorry for your loss. May God hold each of you close as you meet each new day.
Take care,
George and Tommie Moyers"

Linda Newman Rison, AR September 27, 2009

"Gail my prayers are with you and the girls., as you are going through this this hard time. Keep your eyes on the Lord and HE will see you through all of the sorrow . Sorry I will not be able to attend I just got out of hospital after a total knee."

KIM CLARK Hammond, LA September 27, 2009

"You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all!"

steve green little rock, AR September 27, 2009

"my prayers are with the family, he was a good friend to me .Ive often thought about him and the fishin trips he took me on . May God bless him"

Ross and Cheri Norris Monticello, AR September 26, 2009

"HUGS to you Gale. You are in our prayers and in our thoughts. Richard will be missed for sure!"

P. Q. Gardner Monticello, AR September 26, 2009

"you have my sympathy"

Bill & Pat Barr Kosciusko, MS September 26, 2009

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and that you will feel God's presence and He will strength to get you through these dark hours."

Steve Ferrise Marathon, FL September 26, 2009

"Richard was a great man, friend,and family man taken from this world much too soon. Remember him for who he was and thank the Lord for taking him home.
Richard your friends and family will miss you tremendously."

Phil & Roxanne Rizzo Titusville, FL September 26, 2009

"A wonderful brother who had a kind heart and a loving spirit."

Andy (& Terrie) Briant Monticello, AR September 25, 2009

"Gail and family. So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. I really liked him. May God bless and comfort you all at this sad and difficult time."

Liz Trotter Corbell Stephenville, TX September 25, 2009

"Gail, I am saddened to hear about your husband. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family."

Alan Lane and Jacque Gardner Warner Robins, GA September 25, 2009

"Lane and I want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers."

Renee Taylor Petersburg, VA September 25, 2009

"Cindy, my deepest sympathies are with you and your family."

Lee Ann McDaniel Monticello, AR September 25, 2009

"Gale, Cindy & Mandy,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love to you all,
Darrell McDaniel family"

Karen McCain Summerford Hermitage, AR September 25, 2009

"I have such fond memories of Mr. Richard. When I would go to Cindy's, he was either getting his fishing stuff ready or sitting in his recliner. He will be missed here on earth, but heaven now has another precious angel. Cindy, I will continue to pray for you and your family."

sharon jackson rison, AR September 25, 2009

"ms. gale,cindy,mandy im so sorry about richard . i really liked him. im sorry i wont be able to come im leaving to go to womens retreat today. i will be thinking of yall and my prays are with each of you. love sharon"

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