Joseph Dwight (J.D.) Shoemaker, 74, passed away on January 4, 2022. He was born to William Harold Shoemaker and Ava Elnora Shoemaker on May 31, 1947, in Aurora, Missouri.

J.D. and Rosella were married September 19, 1964, at First Freewill Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri. They welcomed Tony to the family on April 24, 1975.

J.D. was a very giving man who loved God and his family. He was “Grandpa” to so many people and invested in their lives. To his brothers and nephews, there are many “stories” that had been told “many” times around the campfire at “Deer Camp”.

J.D. had been involved with the Brookline Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief.

With his love of music, he made several close friends as they played music for church, Nursing Homes, and the Veterans’ Home, and just some good ole “jam” sessions. Through this Ministry he made close friends with Fred Anstine, Mark Steele, and Larry Garrison.

He is preceded in death by his father: William Harold Shoemaker; mother: Ava Elnora Shoemaker; Father and Mother-in-law: Clarence and Bertha Wolf; Brothers: Robert, Billy, Glenn, Dale, Jim, and Charlie Shoemaker; and sister: Marie Ragain.

He is survived by his wife: Rosella; son: Tony; brother: Gary (Connie) Shoemaker of Monett, Missouri; sister: Regina (Jay) Eicher of Mexico, Missouri; sister-in-laws: Lola Shoemaker of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Clara Shoemaker of Aurora, Missouri, Judy Shoemaker of Brookline, Missouri, Janet (Alvin) Hook of Galena, Missouri, and Dene (Roy) Leigh; a multitude of nieces and nephews; and a special “buddy” Alex.

There will be a funeral service for J.D. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at First Freewill Baptist Church. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home North.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.