Ivan E Shockey *
“Ivan Shockey of Parkersburg, WV passed away February 27, 2005, after an extended illness.
“He was born Aug. 11, 1935, in Ravenswood, the son of the late H. Gordon and Maudie Shockey.
“He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ on Lost Pavement Road in Parkersburg. He loved to sing and led the singing in services for many years prior to his illness. He was previously employed by Kaiser Aluminum, Jackson County Board of Education and Cannalco in Hannibal, Ohio. He was self-employed at the time of his retirement.
“He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy (Shook) Shockey; one daughter, Missy Reeder and husband, Randy, of Parkersburg; one son, Dwight of West, WV; daughter-in-law, Melinda Shockey of Washington, WV; two brothers, Robert Shockey of Ravenswood and Glen Shockey of Parkersburg; five grandchildren, Angela (Trevor) Price of Canton, Ohio, Carrie (Anthony) Bays of Vienna, Jason Reeder of Parkersburg and his fianc, Andrea Conover of Beavercreek, Ohio, Nathan Shockey of Washington and Erika (Quentin) Brady of Washington; four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Austin, and Katelyn Price and Jackson Bays; and a fifth great-grandchild due in March.
“He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lester, Bill and Cleon Shockey.
“Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Roush Funeral Home Chapel, Raveswood, with Evangelist Daniel Ruegg speaking. Burial will be in Ravenswood Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.