Edward "Bug" Shook
March 26, 1935 ~ July 7, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Edward "Bug" Atlanta Shook, 78, of Asheville, died Sunday, July 7, 2013, at his residence.
Born in Madison County, to the late Garland L. and Vashti Moore Shook, he was a baker at Towne House Bakery for 43 years and retired from Appalachia Stove in 2000.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Bernice Wilson Shook, and siblings Barbara Blankenship, Patricia Callendar, Georgia Riddle and Garland Shook.
Survivors include sons, Tim Shook of Asheville and Gary Shook of Fairview; brothers, Charles Shook of Amelia, VA and Donald Shook of Huntersville, NC; sister Melinda Shook of Huntersville; several nieces and nephews and special "adopted" grandchildren, Cory, Taylor, and Marissa Stockstad.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 11, at at Skyview Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731. A special thanks to Dr. Hicks and nurses, Connie, Mary and Sally.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the Shook family.
Towne House Doughnuts were the BEST!! Never had better. My Dad and I would frequent TH Bakery, many times! I miss them so much!
Condolances,
Dottie Burge
(Daughter of Scott Burge)
So sorry to read of Mr. Shook’s passing. Tim, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Shook family holds a special place in my heart, nothing but fond memories.
Love and prayers,
Tim, Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that our thoughts, love, and prayers are being sent to you and your family during this difficult time.
Wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and that I love you. Hope you are doing okay.
Sorry to learn of Mr Shook passing I thinking about the times we had cheering Tim and Eddie at the bowling alley he always saw the good in everything there Gary and Tim my prayers and thought are with both of you
I enjoyed making fried pies with Bug. He will be missed!
Rick Harkleroad