Bower Shumate

Mr. Bower Shumate age 86, of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mr. Shumate was born May 17, 1924 in Ashe County to the late Robert and Elvira Mullis Shumate. In addition to his parents Mr. Shumate was also preceded in death by: 1 son: Gary Shumate, 1daughter: Patricia Ann Shumate and 1sister: Grace Dillard. Mr. Shumate served in the Army during WWII.  He enjoyed woodworking and hiking.  He was a member of West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Kirk McNeill. Burial will follow in West Jefferson Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Shumate is survived by: His wife: Louise Shumate of West Jefferson 1 daughter:  Linda Wilson and husband Buford of West Jefferson 1 brother: Bill Shumate of Wilmington, DE 1 sister: Louise Oaks of Crumpler 2 Step Grandchildren: Dan Wilson of Las Vegas, NE & Sarae Smith of Nashville, TN several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to West Jefferson United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 826, West Jefferson, NC  28694. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Shumate's arrangements.