Earl E. Shockey *

Mr. Earl E. , 98, a resident of Michaux Manor, Fayetteville, PA and formerly of Waynesboro, PA passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg.

Born October 30, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Elmer C. and Rosie V. (Welsh) Shockey.

He served with the United States Army during World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater.

In his early life, Mr. Shockey worked at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg. He later worked for Landis Machine Company, Waynesboro, until his retirement in .

He was a member of U.B. Church, Waynesboro, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by two sons, Earl “Harry” Shockey of Greencastle and Robert Shockey, Sr. and his wife, Barb of Waynesboro; three grandchildren, Robert Shockey, Jr., Melanie Witek, and Theresa Kahl; several great-grandchildren; three siblings, Orville Shockey of Waynesboro, Glen Shockey of State Line, PA, and Kathleen McNew of Fayetteville; his longtime companion, Violet Kiser; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Shockey, Wilbur Shockey, Tressa , Ray Shockey, Sr., and two infant brothers.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Mount Zion Cemetery, Mount Zion Road, Quincy, PA, with Pastor Greg officiating. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the honor guard of Charles Nitterhouse V.F.W. Post #1599, Chambersburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: Blue Rock U.B. Church, 7885 Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268.

Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com

Published in The RecordHerald from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2021.