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Charlie Gray Shores
March 26, 1919 - March 24, 2007

Mr. Charlie Gray Shores was born on Wednesday, March 26, 1919, son of the late Isaac and Minnie Plowman Shores. Mr. Shores died Saturday, March 24, 2007 at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 26 days. He was born in Mocksville, NC, and after his service in the military, he lived in St. Francis, Ark., for 6 years before moving to Trumann 57 years ago. He was a retired barber, veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WW II, member of the Eastern Star Lodge #207, the American Legion Post 0389, and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Shores was preceded in death by two brothers, Ruben Shores and Richard Shores and his parents. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Velma Byrd Shores of the home; a son, Charles Gary and wife Betty Shores of Trumann; two grandchildren, Keiley Blair of Jonesboro and Amber and husband Matt Moon of Trumann and may beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 27th at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Richard Shores, Jr., Tommy Shores, Patrick Book, Andee Book, Matt Moon and Brett Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Newt Beaird, Guy Beaird, Jim Richardson, Darrel Reese, Perry Sims, Gary Martin, A.L. Carman, Lloyd Harris, Eldon Gartman, Maurice McMillin, Harold Allen and members of the St. Francis Masonic Lodge. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. Online quest book at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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  1. Brian and Belinda Robertson, Trumann, Arkansas says
    April 7, 2007

    amber our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. love brian and belinda robertson

  2. Tom Rowlett, West Memphis, Ar. says
    April 6, 2007

    Mrs. Shores and Gary. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Charlie cut my hair for years while I was in Trumann and I always looked forward to talking with him while he worked. May God comfort and bless you.

  3. Troy and Nell White, Killen, Al says
    April 6, 2007

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Shores family. Charlie was a good friend and cut our hair for many years. Although we have been away from Trumann for many years, it grieves us to hear of our friends passing.

  4. Terry Davis, Vilonia, Arkansas says
    March 30, 2007

    My prayers are with you. I can remember years ago when Charlie was my barber.

  5. Darren & Sandy Criss, Jackson, TN says
    March 29, 2007

    Amber, Darren & I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family, if you need anything, please call. Love,Darren & Sandy

  6. Diana Milligan, Trumann, Ar, 72472 says
    March 28, 2007

    So sorry on your lost and I know that he well greatly missed. Just take one day ata time and with God's helpyou well get through it.With all my love.Diana

  7. George & Beth Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says
    March 27, 2007

    Gary & family,We were so sorry to hear about Charlie. All of you are in our thoughts and our prayers.

  8. Michael W. Bowen, Trumann, Ar. says
    March 26, 2007

  9. lucy rutherford, memphis tn says
    March 26, 2007

    Gary I am so sorry about your father, I have lost both my parents, and my husband, HughI know God is good and will help mend your broken heart. He has been good to me.Thinking of you and your familyLucy Rutherford

  10. Orbylene Willard, Campbell, Mo says
    March 25, 2007

    Thinking of you.

  11. RV & Starla Smith, O'Fallon, IL says
    March 25, 2007

    Gary, Betty and Velma, We are so sorry for the loss of Charlie. He was a wonder man and a great person to be around. I always enjoyed talking to him. I have fond memories of our ski trips to Norfolk and Greers Ferry Lakes, and White River. I consider Gary and Betty my very best friends and Velma as my second mom, and always will. We love you guys and our prayers are with you.Love RV, Starla, and Anna Lou Smith

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