Barry Shoemaker Obituary

Barry Ellis Shoemaker, 44, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Beacon Place in Greensboro, N.C.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, at Green Hill Cemetery, 901 Wharton St., Greensboro, N.C. A memorial service to celebrate Barry's life will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, at College Park Church, 1602 Walker Ave., Greensboro, N.C.
A native of Lenoir, Barry was a long-time resident of Greensboro, living most recently for a short period in Newton, N.C. He owned and operated his own design firm, Barry Shoemaker Interiors for 10 years. Previous employment includes Appalachian Outdoor Advertising and most recently at Old Hickory Tannery. As an interior decorator, Barry enjoyed making homes and businesses fabulous, but most importantly making people smile with his talent. He was featured in Southern Living and North Carolina Design magazines. Barry graduated from West Caldwell High School in Lenoir, N.C., and Western Piedmont Community College. He was a faithful member of College Park Church, having served as Deacon Chair and a member of the Decorations Committee.

Barry was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Dorothy Ann Shoemaker.

He is survived by his loving partner, Alan Jenkins of Greensboro, N.C. Barry is also survived by his loving family; father, Rex Shoemaker; brother, Tony; sister- in-law, Lisa and their two children, Megan and Riley all of Lenoir, N.C. Barry leaves behind extended family and friends to remember his smile, generosity and love of life!

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710, College Park Church, 1602 Walker Ave., Greensboro, NC 27403 or a Hospice center of your choice.

Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel is serving the Shoemaker family.