Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:36 am

J D Shook, age 86, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025.

A native of Madison County, JD, was the son of the late Ova Shook and Carrie Shook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Marie Shehan Shook, his brother, Pender Shook Jr, and two sisters, Jerlene Lewis, and Mary Belle Mace, and one son, VC Shook. JD was a member at Calvary Baptist Church for many years. He was the past owner of Shooks Gulf, and he also owned and operated the Recliner Center since 1986.

J D is survived by one daughter, Angela Cooper (Doug), one brother-in-law, Martin Shehan (Rose Ann), one sister, Betty Shook (Gerald Bastarache), two granddaughters, Julia and Lillie Cooper, and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held March 17 at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Huffine officiating.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.