Bill W. Shook
August 20, 2022
Bill W. Shook passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his home with his beloved wife and children near him.
Bill resided in Buncombe County for much of his life and is the son of the late Dewitt W. Shook and Lillian Sloop Shook. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three siblings, Mary Pruitt, Bobby Shook, and Jeanette Turner.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy I. Shook, and three children: Steve Shook (Donna Shook), Stuart Shook, and Beverly Berger (Kurt Berger). His four grandchildren are Hunter Shook (Heaven Shook), Connor Shook, Erik Berger, and Alyssa Berger.
Bill and his wife were high school sweethearts and upon graduation, he attended the University of South Carolina – Columbia to obtain a degree in Pharmacy but the love for his sweetheart, the mountains, and an opportunity to work for the railroad, changed his career path. He was the agent for Norfolk and Southern Railway’s Canton and Waynesville Divisions until retirement.
Bill enjoyed playing and watching sports, being outdoors, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with family, and working on a variety of indoor and outdoor projects.
Adored by all who knew him, Bill was a wonderful father, husband, and grandfather and was a devoted and active member of Hominy Baptist Church.
A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue on Wednesday, August 24, at 2:00 p.m.
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Memorial Service: August 24, 2022 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember his sweet smile.
Nancy and family! Our thoughts and prayers 🙏are you and the family! So sorry for your loss! Had a lot of good memories with Bill !
David and I are so sad to hear of Bill’s passing but so glad he was in our lives. Go Rest High on that Mountain! 🙏
My thoughts and prayers are with you both! My heart is broken for each of you! I pray for comfort during this time! I love you both!
Nancy and Family, I can’t begin to tell you how sad I am about Bill’s passing. He was a wonderful addition to our family and we loved him so much. Sympathy to all of you.
Beverly and family, praying for you during this difficult time. I grew up with Bill always in my life and was with us for every ballgame. We were quite. A. Team. Thinking of you all. If I can help you with anything let me know. Sending love and friendship if it is needed right now. Let me know if you need anything? Love Netty
Nancy and Family. Pat and I are so sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was a wonderful man that was respected by all. Our sincere sympathy for you and the family! You are in our thoughts and prayers in your time of grief and sorrow.
Nancy and family,
Our sympathies to you all at Bill’s passing. Thinking of you and praying for you as you mourn Bill.
So many great memories of Mr. Shook. Riding in the VW to games, wanting just a quarter for a Cick-o-Stick from the concession stand and Mr. Shook always saying yes, His sweet smile at the end of every ballgame being our biggest fan win or lose. My love and prayers to you all.
Nancy so sorry for the sorrow you and your family are facing at this moment.
I will always remember Bill’s help when I first started on the railroad and would work in the Canton yard. So helpful.