Birth date: Sep 15, 1937 Death date: Sep 27, 2011
Edward L. Shockley, Sr., 74, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 27 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Claire L. (Flaherty) Shockley. Born in Pulaski County, VA, he was educ Read Obituary
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Dear Claire and family, I was sorry to read of Ed's passing and my send my sincere condolences to all. I will always remember our numerous trips marching in front of the book store.
Papa you were one the the greatest people i have ever met i loved you like you were my blood and you loved me back as if i was your son. I look forward to the day when we all meet again in heaven. I know you will always be watching over us and smiling. We will all miss you so much but are glad you are now at peace.
To Claire and family, I don't even know where to begin. So many years, and so many memories we share with your family. I remember fondly, anxiously awaiting the arrival of our family from Boston. In our minds, you all were from a million miles away, and we couldn't wait to see that stationwagon pull in and all of our cousins pile out of that car, and then we would see that huge smile from Ed, and Claire. How special you all made us feel!!!! I so happily remember all of the picnics, playing and adventures we could get our city cousins to take with us, as it was a new world for them to explore!! What fun, and what wonderful memories I hold in my heart for you all!!! Our lives might have only crossed physically once a year, but the rest of the time we held our memories and our excitement for future visits and what other things we could "get into" Which usuallly consisted of us all getting into "big trouble". Dad and Mom loved seeing you all come , too!! It gave Mom time to spend with her big brother, and his wonderful wife, and all their lovely children. Claire was always so special, with her love for all creatures, big and small. What a lovely soul is she and always will be. Claire and I share a special bond as we both love animals and have lots of things to talk about. Ed was always so happy, and I know that he is so happy now with his father. He has a new body now in Christ, with no pain, and no sorrow. I'm so thankful that we were able to see you all recently, and share yet another memory, that we will always cherish. My heart aches for you all so much, as I too, know that dreadful feeling of extreme loss and sorrow. Just know that there will always be an ache in your heart, but it does dull somewhat as time passes. Cherish your memories, be thankful for each other and for the time you all spend together, and share the memories of a wonderful, father, husband, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend to everyone he came in contact with. My dear Uncle Edward, may you rest in eternal peace and happiness. Until we meet again!!!I love you all, you all are in my thoughts, and prayers. May the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ embrace you and comfort you all. With much Love, Karen Hounshell Umberger
Dad,As I know you were watching today, your services went well and we tried to ensure everything was just the way you wanted it. I am so proud of you and how well respected and loved you are by so many people. I hope I can be at least half the Father you were to us. I love you so much! Brian
I will miss my dear brother in law. He always made my day with the neat and very funny jokes he would send to my e-mail box. I am so glad we got to see him one more time last week.
Oh brother, my brother, life will never be the same. Now there will be an emptiness in my life but not in my heart, for you will be there always.
As long as I can remember, each summer we would look forward for uncle Ed to visit each summer to granny and grandpa Shockleys home. I looked so farward to seeing the station wagon with all the cousins. We would to play outdoors until after dark each day. I remember the days like yesterday. We always had a pony or horse to give rides. I remember us kids going up the road in the field along state route 52 and placing a string on a pocket book and placing it along the road, waiting for someone to stop so we could jerk it away from them. (not sure who's idea it was, but a good one at the time) Well of cource Dad (EB) was the first one to stop! we all took off running! We were caught! Ed fused at us of course! I remember how glad all Ed's brothers and sisters were to see him. It was so special, because he lived so far away! I remember Claire how she loved the animals, all animals! There are so many memories..These memories will always be there. My prayers are with you my family!
even though I never meet edward in person i did talk to him on a video call on Ann's birthday . he was always very pleasent when we talk. he would call Linda every sunday. he will very much be miss by all whom he touched
Ed was always encouraging. His step was bright, his eyes were clear and he always had kind words, regardless of how we might be stumbling over each other. An angel among us!
