Robert L. Shopshire, 84 years, a lifelong resident of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 7, 1930 in Monroe, Michigan, Bob was the son of the late Horace J. and Florence (Cadle) Shopshire.
On June 5, 1951 Bob married his beloved wife the former Agnes L. Meyers in Angola, Indiana. Sadly she preceded him in death on September 28, 2010 after 59 years of marriage.
Bob served his country honorably and proudly during the Korean War. He served in the 7th Army and was stationed in Germany.
Bob worked for General Motors Hydromatic Plant in Toledo, Ohio, from which he retired as a hi-lo driver after 37 years.
He was a member of Stewart Road Church of God and a life member of VFW Post 1138. An avid bowler, at one time he bowled in several leagues in Monroe. Bob enjoyed spending time at his place up north where he loved driving around and visiting friends. He also enjoyed fishing. There was nothing Bob enjoyed more than time spent with family.
Bob is survived by six loving children: Bryan R. (Robin) Shopshire of Monroe, Kevin J. (Beth) Shopshire of Howell, Darin L. Shopshire of Monroe, Jeff A. (Lyndee) Shopshire of Monroe, Lisa L. Chappell of Eastpointe and Amy R. Shopshire of Monroe, 16 cherished grandchildren, 35 treasured great grandchildren, three brothers: John "Jay" Shopshire of Monroe, Billy J. (Lydia) Shopshire of Boulder City, NV, and Kenneth Joe Shopshire of Monroe, a sister: Bootsie (Wayne) Asher of Monroe and a brother in law: Robert Brooks of Monroe.
In addition to his wife and parents, Bob was preceded in death by a sister Margaret Brooks.
Visitation will be held on Friday, from 2-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, Michigan 48161. On Saturday, January 10, 2015, he will lie in state at Stewart Road Church of God from 10:00 AM until funeral services celebrating his life at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Joseph Byrd, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park where the VFW Post 1138 will conduct military honors.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe.