Jimmy Sylvester Shook II

Jimmy Sylvester Shook II, age 72 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Saturday, September 3, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Cooperative, Kentucky on May 28, 1950 the son of Sylvester and Goldie (Gregory) Shook.  Jimmy was a coal miner and a member of the Mt. View United Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and telling jokes.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathern (Maxwell) Shook; brothers, Edward Shook (Orene) and Wayne Shook; and sisters, Shelby Jean King, Iva Sue Jones (Ervin), and Hazel Troxell (Jesse).

Survivors include his son, Jimmy Shook III of Whitley City, Kentucky; companion, Lois Dobbs of Whitley City, Kentucky; brothers, Bill Shook (Jean) of Stearns, Kentucky, Bruce Shook (Joan) of Monticello, Kentucky, and Dale Shook of Stearns, Kentucky; sister, Ellen Coffey (Phillip) of Stearns, Kentucky; sister in law, Roxanne Shook of Stearns, Kentucky; grandchildren, Jason Shook, Jimmy Shook IV, and Jacob Stephens; great grandson Jimmy Shook V; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Graveside services will be held 1pm Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at the Shook Family Cemetery with Bro. Roger Troxell and Bro. Jason Shook officiating. The family will receive friends after 12pm Wednesday at the Cemetery.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.