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J. B. Shewmake

July 27, 1934 - January 1, 2013
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Saturday 1/5, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

Rev. J.B. Shewmake, a.k.a. \The Little Dutchman\, 78, formerly of Tarzan, Texas, departed from this world and was received into heaven on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring. Interment to follow at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring.J.B. was born on July 27, 1934, in Brownfield, the youngest of eleven children. He is survived by his sister, Christine Studer of Lubbock and his brothers, Elbert Shewmake and wife, Wynona of Mesquite and Marvin Shewmake of Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Patsy Jean Wheless in 1954 at First Baptist Church in Tarzan, who preceded him in death in 1986. A grandson, James Nicholas, went before him in 1995.J.B. graduated from Loop High School, attended Hardin Simmons University, and graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Through the years, he served as a pastor at various churches across Texas, most recently with Travis Baptist Church in Midland. He also held a variety of positions, including the owner of the Little Dutchman store in Tarzan and later, the Good Music Store in Big Spring. A life-time lover of all types of music and instruments, Rev. Shewmake played piano for his last worship service on Christmas Eve of 2012. A devout Christian, he used every opportunity to witness to those who were seeking Christ and had ears to hear. (Mark 4:23-24)Survivors include his son, James and wife, Kimberly of Anna; daughters, Robby and husband, Randy Rather of Greenville, Jenny and husband, Michael Garner of Allen and Shana Beck of McKinney. Grandpa Shew was the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Saturday 1/5, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map

Rev. J.B. Shewmake, a.k.a. \The Little Dutchman\, 78, formerly of Tarzan, Texas, departed from this world and was received into heaven on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring. Interment to follow at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring.J.B.Continue Reading

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Local Adult Sunday School Class left a message on January 5, 2013:
Our Adult Sunday School Class is committed to praying for those who are grieving. Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss and be assured of the prayers of the members of our class.
Dj garner left a message on January 4, 2013:
Jenny and family our deepest sympathy goes out to you guys from our outfit to yours...David,Trisha and The crew..
Pamela Pope left a message on January 2, 2013:
I am so sorry about your Dad's passing. He was always so sweet when I saw him, and he was so kind to my friend Linus Tucker. He was always giving him old LP's - jazz usually. A very kind man,Pam
DonMcMoeeies left a message on January 2, 2013:
J B was a wonderful man and a very good friend. He often spoke of his family. He loved you very much. We will all miss him. I'm very proud to have known him.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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