Dwight Shumaker

SERVICES: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 201611:00 A.M. MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPELVISITATION: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 20165:00-8:00 P.M. INTERMENT: SALEM CEMETERYBURNSIDE COMMUNITYOFFICIATING: REV. MACK ALFORDREV. DUAINE MORGANKenneth Dwight Shumaker passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 21, 2016, at his home in the Burnside Community of Philadelphia, MS.  Dwight was born in the Hinze Community of Winston County, MS, on August 1, 1946, to parents, Grover Houston and Addie Inez Shumaker.  He was the youngest of six children and was duly spoiled, as is common for most children born into such circumstances.  He loved his brothers and sisters and is certainly celebrating with those who are already there to welcome him home. Dwight is survived by his wife, the former Frankie Ann McKay of Winston County, MS; his son, Reggie (Tammy) Shumaker of Philadelphia, MS; daughter, Allison Cook of Philadelphia, MS; and brother, Donald (Dale) Shumaker of Louisville, MS.  He had six grandchildren that he loved dearly:  Mallory Eubanks, Adam Shumaker, Chase Eubanks, Asher Eubanks, Faith Shumaker and Rafe Eubanks. Dwight was a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church in Neshoba County, MS.  He enjoyed a long career in the poultry industry and was always willing to share stories about his days running chicken plants.  He kept a good place and prided himself in growing tons of tomatoes, corn, and peas.  He also loved pampering the family pets:  Heidi, Coco, Cricket, and Riggs.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Juanice Watson and Juanita Jennings; and brothers, Prentiss Shumaker and Doug Shumaker. Pallbearers were Chase Eubanks, Rodney Goines, Dillon Goines, Mike Eubanks, Joey Lowrey, Adam Shumaker and Tim Shumaker.