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Captain Garland Shewmaker

Jan. 17, 1943 | Jun. 30, 2017
| Jan. 17, 1943 | Jun. 30, 2017
Captain Garland Shewmaker, 83, of Salem, KY, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. Mr. Shewmaker was retired as a River Captain having piloted the Mississippi and Delta Queen during his career of 69 years. Playing the guitar, writing songs and books were among his favorite past times. Outside of his daughters, his grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Palmer Shewmaker of Salem, KY; two daughters, Teresa Hudson and Debra Dempsey (Richard) both of Henderson, KY; two sisters, Martha Well and Margie Bailey both of Metropolis, IL; one brother, Harold “Doc” May of Metropolis, IL; three grandchildren, Chasta Champion (Derek), Holly Dixon (Jeremy), and Amber Dempsey; and six great grandchildren, Hudson, Haddon, Reed, Jett, Tenley and Knox. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Shewmaker and Marietta Clarke May. Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 2, 2017 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 12:00 PM until the funeral hours in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services in Salem, KY. Condolences may be left on-line at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Boyd Funeral Directors & Cremation Services
212 East Main Street,
Salem, KY 42078
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