Eli Gordon Shockey *
Eli Gordon Shockey (Gordon) 87 passed away August 26th, 2016. Gordon was born in Meyersdale PA. on May 6th, 1929.
to Eli and Florence Shockey.
Gordon was a hard working husband and father, after he retired and Grace passed away he starting volunteering at Memorial Herman, which he loved and he made a lot of great friends that he enjoyed socializing with even after he could not volunteer anymore.
He was a member of the United States Navy for 4 years and on November 29th, 1950 he married Grace Elizabeth Layfield his wife of 52 years.
He is survived by his children: Steven and his wife Paula, Lisa, Jeffery and his wife Dana, and grandchildren: Theresa, Erica, Tyler, Andrew, Michelle, Melissa, Emily, Bethany, Victoria and Reid. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years Grace and his daughter Mary Christine.
In Lieu of flowers Gordon would appreciate donations to the “Chronic Disease Fund” http://www.mygooddays.org/
Visitation will be Friday 9/2/2016 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Klein Funeral Home 14711 FM 1488 Magnolia, Texas 77354 and the Service will be immediately following the visitation.
Pallbearers: Steven Shockey, Jeffery Shockey, Tyler Shockey, Reid Shockey, Dale Pearson and Rick Buxton.