Larry Dean Shoun

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Larry Dean Shoun, 69, Butler, departed from this earth to go to his forever home Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was born July 16, 1949, in Mountain City, and resided in his beloved community of Butler, Tn his entire life. Larry was a graduate of Hampton High School in 1967 where he had a successful football career that earned him a scholarship at Less-McRae College in Banner Elk. His football career continued there for a freshman year. He then attended the National Hardwood Lumber Association Certified Lumber Grader Program. He was a rock, both physically and spiritually. He never faltered in his beliefs or his work ethic. He strived every day to make everything and everyone he touched better than he found it. He always wanted what was best and never failed to do what was right. He was a lover of fellowship with all people and animals, he loved football, good food, giving lectures and traveling with his wife and dear friends Eddie and Pat Clawson. He was the 3rd generation owner and operator of Shoun Lumber which was his life's passion outside of his family. He loved to work at the mill and everything it entailed. Some of his favorite hobbies included hauling and delivering firewood and mulch to customers and delivering hams at Christmas time to friends, neighbors and customers. He would often disappear for hours "playing" on his loader moving his dirt and mulch. He was a member of the Butler Ruritan Club where he had served as President. Larry loved his communities of Johnson & Carter County; he supported local schools in their sports program and supported several organizations. He was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father George C. Shoun who died August 22, 2008.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years: Deana Grindstaff Shoun. His Children: John Burleson & wife Amanda, Butler, Jill Shoun Hughes & husband Bryan, Johnson City, Katie Shoun Harrell & husband John, Butler and Kelly Shoun, Butler. Five Grandchildren: Conor Burleson, Carson Burleson, Chamis Harrell, Landry Hughes and Laynee Hughes. His Mother: Irene Laws Shoun, Butler. His Sister: Linda Shoun Grindstaff & husband Benny, Mountain City. Several nieces & nephews. His adopted family Rico & Hortencia Buenfil, His brother-in-law: Jerry Grindstaff. Bill Shoun, who was like a brother to him. His dogs: Booger & Chewy.

A Service to Celebrate the Life of Larry Dean Shoun will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Larry Kennedy and Rev. Terry Richardson officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2019, in Butler Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Wood and Rev. Gary Roe officiating. Music will be provided by Christy Malone. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Thursday will be: John Harrell, Bryan Hughes, John Burleson, Tony Deloach, Tom Kyte, Tim Laws, Rico Buenfil, Bill Shoun, Jason Clawson and Eddie Clawson.

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George Shoun - BUTLER
George C. Shoun, 91, a well known owner-operator of Shoun Lumber Company, Butler, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2008, in Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

He was a native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late William Arthur Shoun Sr. and Grace Kyte Shoun. He was a 2nd generation operator of the Lumber Company that his father started in 1908.

He was a godly man with an overwhelming love for life and his family and a great respect for his fellow man. He was an avid business man with a great knowledge and wisdom of many aspects until the day he passed. He made a lasting impact on everyone he met adults and children alike.

He was a mentor, a father figure to many individuals and obtained an earned respect from all those who knew him. His life on earth was filled with love and greatness. The impact he made during his life and his memory will endure forever. His best loved hobbies were hunting and fishing.

Mr. Shoun was a member of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three Brothers: Thelmer Shoun, Butler, John Shoun, Bunkie, La., and Arthur Shoun Jr., Butler; and three sisters: Mary Nutter, Christiansburg, Va., Edna Grissendanner, Prattville, Ala., and Nancy Langlands, Warren, Mi.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Irene Laws Shoun; A Daughter & Son-in-Law: Linda Shoun Grindstaff and Benny, Mountain City: A Son & Daughter-in-Law: Larry Shoun and Deana, Butler; Three Granddaughters: Jill Shoun Blevins and husband, Max Blevins Jr., Katie Shoun Harrell & Husband, John Harrell, and Kelly Shoun, all of Butler; Two Grandsons: Blake Grindstaff and wife, Jackie Sluder Grindstaff, John Burleson and wife, Amanda Greene Burleson, Butler; Four Great Grandsons: Travis Grindstaff and Dakota Grindstaff, both of Mountain City, Conor Burleson and Carson Burleson, Butler; One Great Granddaughter: Josie Cheyenne Grindstaff, Mountain City; Several Nieces & Nephews; His special Care Giver, Hortencia Beunfil and her family.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Alan Koch and Rev. Bruce Simcox officiating. Interment will follow in Butler Memorial Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers will be his family: Linda Shoun Grindstaff, Larry Shoun, Blake Grindstaff, Travis Grindstaff, Dakota Grindstaff, Benny Grindstaff, John Burleson, Jill Shoun Blevins, Katie Shoun Harrell and Kelly Shoun. Honorary Pallbearers will be Employees of Shoun Lumber Company and His Church Family of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

To those who prefer memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Shoun to the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church or the Butler Volunteer Fire Department.

George married Irene Virginia Laws on 16 Jun 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Irene was born on 22 Apr 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jun 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Virginia “Irene” Shoun gained her heavenly wings on June 10, 2021, peacefully at home after a long and healthy life. She was born on 4/22/24 in Butler, TN. She graduated high school from Watauga Academy in 1945. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother. During her life she served as a mentor for several children of the community. She loved to cook and spend most of her life serving others. She enjoyed working as a cook at the Butler Elementary School and cooked for all of the sawmill workers at Shoun Lumber. She loved children and having her home full of family and friends. She was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. She also served as a member of the Ruritan Club of Butler, TN. She was a great prayer warrior and supporter. She loved to garden and work in her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her husband George C. Shoun and son Larry Shoun and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter Linda Grindstaff (Benny), grandson Blake Grindstaff (Jackie), granddaughters Jill Shoun Hughes (Bryan), Katie Shoun Harrell (John), Kelly Shoun and several great and great-great-grandchildren. Her Sister: Rosa Lee Hodge. Several nieces & nephews. A special friend: Frank Osborne. A special thanks to Eddie and Aletha Gale Lewis, many caring and loving neighbors and friends. Also a special thanks to Dr. Richard Rolen and special caregiver Mary Alice Herdman and the teams at Amedisys Home Health and Avalon Hospice.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Butler Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Daniel Wood officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be family members. Honorary Pallbearers will be her Butler Family.

William married Grace Kyte about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Grace (daughter of Hiram W. "Criss" Kite and Sarah Etta McQueen) was born on 21 Aug 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Nov 1954 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Alzenia L. Reece about 1876. Alzenia (daughter of Hiram Reece and Jane N. Widby) was born on 27 Jun 1856 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 5 Jan 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hiram married Sarah Etta McQueen about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Alfred Shelton McQueen and Rebecca A. Smith) was born in Jan 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Sep 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]