Leroy Lee Shook

Leroy Lee Shook, 89, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2020, with his daughters by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents; and multiple brothers and sisters.

Leroy is survived by his wife of 66 years Garnet Shook; daughters, Becky Ewing (Bill), Berneta Cohen (Morey), Celia Arrington (Darryl);grandchildren, Donnie Hinson, Britney Donivan (Chris), Casey Arrington, Tyler Arrington; great-grandchildren, Aiden Donavin and Alliemae Donivan ; brother, Clyde Shook (Mary Lou); sister-in-law, Elizabeth Shook; and numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family members.

He served Honorably in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict until his Honorable discharge on April 6, 1953. Leroy received the following medals and honors: Army & AAf Good Conduct, National Defense Service, U S Korean Service, UN Korean, ROK War Service, Korean PUC Comm., Overseas service Comm., Cold War Victory Comm., Korean Presidential Unit Citation L828, 7 ^th Div PO31, Corporal CR332, 1 ^st Div PO25, and SGT CR336.  He retired from the Coast Guard receiving many accommodations, awards, and certificates for his many accomplishments.

Leroy worked at Pine Grove Dairy for many years after which he started his own mechanic business before retiring and moving back to his family home place in Keysville, VA. Upon his return home he was instrumental in the Korean Memorial and establishing the American Legion Post 260 in Keysville, VA.  Beginning with his 50 ^th birthday celebration he established the annual Shook Family and Friends Reunion which is held on the 1 ^st Saturday of August each year.

Leroy was dearly loved by his family and all who knew him. He was a friend to many.  He will be greatly missed by all.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2020, at Ash Camp Memorial Cemetery, Keysville, VA. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, on Friday, August 7, 2020, from 2 to 3 p.m. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA is serving the family.