He was retired from SEARK Marine as an electrician and was Baptist. He was the son of the late G.T. Bo Shook and Auline Lane Shook. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Shook and a grandson, Branden Etue.
Survivors include his wife, Gale Allen Shook of Monticello; two daughters, Cindy Featherston and husband, Mike of Monticello and Mandy Etue and husband, Tim of Star City; one grandson, Aaron Etue and one granddaughter, Cassidy Etue; one god-grandson, Kyle Tucker of Monticello; two sisters, Sharon McIntyre of Monticello and Roxanne Rizzo of Titusville, FL.
Condolences(42)
Renee Vaulner-Haskin
Kansas City, MO Saturday, October 10, 2009 Mandy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.becky hammock
monticello, AR Thursday, October 8, 2009 mandy charlie and i are so sorry for your loss, ill keep you in our prayers.Debbie Reeves
Wilmar, AR Monday, October 5, 2009 We love you and will be praying for youSherry Carson
Monticello, DE Sunday, October 4, 2009 So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless and Comfort you as only he can.irma james
monticello, AR Saturday, October 3, 2009 guys, so sorry to read of Richards death, no one let me know. I am in Cintronelle,Al. Computer has been down. I will be in contact with you'll. uncertain when I will return home. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Janice "Gladden" McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, October 2, 2009 So sorry to hear of your loss. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you all and praying for you at this sad time. Sharon I know it's sad to loose Richard and also for all your family.My heart goes out to you all during this time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Janice "Gladden" McAllister
Casey Trantham
Monticello, AR Friday, October 2, 2009 Gail, Mandy, and CindyI am sorry for your loss, and wanted you all to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Richard was loved by so many and will be missed greatly.
Cindy
Monticello, AR Friday, October 2, 2009 I love you daddy! It was an honor walking you all the way to the gates of heaven. May you rest in peace!!! I miss you soooo much!Grady & Linda Tabor
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 1, 2009 Gail, we send to you and your family our deepest sympathy on the loss of Richard. We know it has been a long and tough road for some time now, but we know how much he will be missed by you and your family and remembered by so many friends. You will be in our prayers during this difficult time.PAT SAVAGE
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 1, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Stacey Young-Davis
, AR Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Miss Gail and Cindy,I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Marie Archer
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Gail,I am so sorry. I know your road has been long and hard. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord walk with you through your lonely days and nights
Marie Archer
WIC (use to be)
Shirley Hill
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Cindy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time.Melissa Hudspeth
Redfield, AR Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Cindy and family, Your dad was precious, a one of a kind. He will be greatly missed, just keep his memories dear. God Bless you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Clay Coburn
Dumas, AR Monday, September 28, 2009 Cindy thinking of you and your family.Susan Johnson Burns
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, September 28, 2009 Sharon and Family,I was so sorry to hear about Richard. I understand the loss of your brother. You are in my prayers.
Sherry
Warren, AR Monday, September 28, 2009 Sharon & Family,I was sorry to learn of Richard's passing. Please find comfort that he is now in the presence of the Lord with no sickness or pain. May you find rest and comfort in God's perfect peace and love.
Robin Loveless
Warren, AR Monday, September 28, 2009 Mandy, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Betty Finks Leonard
Hampton, AR Monday, September 28, 2009 Sharon and the Shook FamilyThe suffering and pains of this world are only temporary. Be consoled in knowing that Richard has found his rest.
David & Paula Featherston
Memphis, TN Monday, September 28, 2009 Cindy, Gail & Mandy,Our prayers are with you. We are so sorry we can't come to the funeral. Please know we will be thinking of you all. We know this is a hard time for you and we will continue to pray for you.
We love you,
David & Paula & kids
Deborah Robbins
Monticello, AR Monday, September 28, 2009 Sharon, and family.May God continue to bless and watch over each of you. Remember the good times with Richard and praise God that he is in a wonderful place now. No more tears, No more pain. Thank You Lord! Draw your strength from the Lord in your weak times.
Deborah
Juanita & Raymond Green
Star City, AR Sunday, September 27, 2009 Gale,So sorry to read about Richard's death in the Pine Bluff Commercial. Just wanted you to know you and your family are in my Thoughts and Prayers at this difficult time.
With My Deepest Sympathy,
Juanita Green
Mandy Etue
Star City, AR Sunday, September 27, 2009 I love you daddy and I will miss you tons!! I know you are teaching Branden how to fish now and you have your new set of lungs!! ~MandyWendy Tucker
Star City, AR Sunday, September 27, 2009 Your family is in my prayers. Much love to all of you.Angel Beaucage
Star City, AR Sunday, September 27, 2009 Richard was a great man and a strong fighter!He was a great Father and Grandfather from what I have heard and seen!...He will always be in my heart and his memory will always go on!Love,
Angel Morrisa Beaucage
Margie Beaucage
Star City, AR Sunday, September 27, 2009 Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Knowing thru Mandy what Richard and his family had to endure has helped me and Paul to quit smoking once again. My prayers are with anyone who wants to quit.
I love ya Mandy, Tim , Aaron and Cass.
Tommie Moyers
Crossett, AR Sunday, September 27, 2009 Sharon and Family,We just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers and we are so sorry for your loss. May God hold each of you close as you meet each new day.
Take care,
George and Tommie Moyers
Linda Newman
Rison, AR Sunday, September 27, 2009 Gail my prayers are with you and the girls., as you are going through this this hard time. Keep your eyes on the Lord and HE will see you through all of the sorrow . Sorry I will not be able to attend I just got out of hospital after a total knee.KIM CLARK
Hammond, LA Sunday, September 27, 2009 You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all!steve green
little rock, AR Sunday, September 27, 2009 my prayers are with the family, he was a good friend to me .Ive often thought about him and the fishin trips he took me on . May God bless himRoss and Cheri Norris
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 26, 2009 HUGS to you Gale. You are in our prayers and in our thoughts. Richard will be missed for sure!P. Q. Gardner
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 26, 2009 you have my sympathyBill & Pat Barr
Kosciusko, MS Saturday, September 26, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and that you will feel God's presence and He will strength to get you through these dark hours.Steve Ferrise
Marathon, FL Saturday, September 26, 2009 Richard was a great man, friend,and family man taken from this world much too soon. Remember him for who he was and thank the Lord for taking him home.Richard your friends and family will miss you tremendously.
Phil & Roxanne Rizzo
Titusville, FL Saturday, September 26, 2009 A wonderful brother who had a kind heart and a loving spirit.Andy (& Terrie) Briant
Monticello, AR Friday, September 25, 2009 Gail and family. So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. I really liked him. May God bless and comfort you all at this sad and difficult time.Liz Trotter Corbell
Stephenville, TX Friday, September 25, 2009 Gail, I am saddened to hear about your husband. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family.Alan Lane and Jacque Gardner
Warner Robins, GA Friday, September 25, 2009 Lane and I want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.Renee Taylor
Petersburg, VA Friday, September 25, 2009 Cindy, my deepest sympathies are with you and your family.Lee Ann McDaniel
Monticello, AR Friday, September 25, 2009 Gale, Cindy & Mandy,We are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love to you all,
Darrell McDaniel family
Karen McCain Summerford
Hermitage, AR Friday, September 25, 2009 I have such fond memories of Mr. Richard. When I would go to Cindy's, he was either getting his fishing stuff ready or sitting in his recliner. He will be missed here on earth, but heaven now has another precious angel. Cindy, I will continue to pray for you and your family.sharon jackson
rison, AR Friday, September 25, 2009 ms. gale,cindy,mandy im so sorry about richard . i really liked him. im sorry i wont be able to come im leaving to go to womens retreat today. i will be thinking of yall and my prays are with each of you. love sharon