John J. W. Shuman

The Florida Times-Union, 3/21/2009

SHUMAN John J. W. Shuman "Dub", 77, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009.

He was born on July 29, 1931 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Curtis and Eva Shuman and was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Shuman lived a very interesting life; He was a pitcher out of high school for the New York Giants before being drafted into the United States Navy where he served his country honorably. Mr. Shuman was in the 1st class of motorcycle police motormen for the Jacksonville Police Department. He also worked as a brick mason in Jacksonville to help construct several buildings around town.

He is survived by his daughters, Dawn (Walter) Romano and Debra Daniels; brother, George Shuman; sister, Margaret (Paul) Renfro; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com .

The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Broadus-Raines Funeral Home. The service will commence at 2:00 pm with Dr. Tim McDaniel officiating.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.