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James Morris Shoptaw

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James Morris Shoptaw, age 90, of Traskwood, passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. He was born Nov. 18, 1927, in Sardis, Ark. James was retired from Reynolds and a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Traskwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Mae Stuckey Shoptaw, brother, Raymond Shoptaw, sisters, Betty Carmen and Phyllis Shoptaw. Survivors, wife of 65 years, Jeanette Shoptaw, Traskwood; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony (Pam) Shoptaw, Benton; Terry (Linda) Shoptaw, Alma, Ark.; grandchildren, Derek, Nick, Alli, Chelsea, and Taylor, great-grandchildren, Carson, Shanna, and Mia. Family wants to give special thanks to the Hospice staff for their excellent care, and extra special thanks to caregivers Kayla Hargrove and Richard Schaffer. Pallbearers: Derek Shoptaw, Nick Shoptaw, Travis McDonald, Dennis Massey, Dan Henry, Rickey Carman, Mike Doddridge. Honorary Pallbearers, Dan Doddridge, Randall Raper. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Traskwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. before the services. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published December 3, 2017

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