Mr. Calvin Leon Shook Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Calvin Leon Shook, 92, of Casscoe passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was born April 4, 1925 in Almyra to Charles Walton Shook and Maggie Payne Shook. Leon served honorably in the United States Army during World War II. He received the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, EAME Campaign Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Victory Ribbon. After returning from the war, he farmed and served as Constable for Keaton Township and deputy sheriff for Arkansas County. He was a member of the American Legion and Shiloh United Methodist Church. He attended New Salem Baptist Church with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Pinkney, Nelson, and C.W. Shook; and two sisters Thelma Gunnell and Lois Jackson. Leon is survived by his loving wife, Ruby Joyce Landreth Shook; his children and their spouses Becky and Dean Stubblefield and Dale and Pansy Shook all of Casscoe; two grandsons Shane Stubblefield and Cody Shook (Tara); three great grandchildren Lola Kate Shook, Hattie Claire Shook, and Wesley Shook; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 23 from 5-7 at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 May 24 at New Salem Baptist Church with burial following in Almyra Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.

Mr. Calvin Leon Shook

April 4, 1925 - May 20, 2017