J D Shook, age 86, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Thursday March 13, 2025, at his home.

A native of Madison County, JD, was the son of the late Ova Shook and Carrie Shook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Marie Shehan Shook, his brother, Pender Shook Jr, and two sisters, Jerlene Lewis, and Mary Belle Mace, and one son, VC Shook.  JD was a member at Calvary Baptist Church for many years. He was the past owner of Shooks Gulf in Union Mills, and he also owned and operated the Recliner Center since 1986.

J D is survived by one daughter, Angela Cooper (Doug), one brother-in-law, Martin Shehan (Rose Ann), one sister, Betty Shook (Gerald Bastarache), two granddaughters, Julia and Lillie Cooper, and many nieces and nephews.

J D will lie-in-state from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Monday March 17, 2025, at McMahan's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday March 17, 2025, at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Scott Huffine officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.