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Rev. James Emery Shearin

March 27, 1946 ~ January 26, 2022

ROCKY MOUNT - Rev. James Emery Shearin, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Born in Nash County, NC on March 27, 1946, he was the son of the late James Andrew Shearin and Annie Lee Clay Shearin. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Shearin; and his sister, Brenda Shearin. A man of great faith, Rev. Shearin was a veteran of the United States Army and has been an ordained minister since 1984. He retired from Merita's Bakery as the transportation supervisor after 45 years. Rev. Shearin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and dear friend to many and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. His loving spirit and faith will never be forgotten as he was everything to his family. Rev. Shearin is survived by his wife, Ruby Lee Shearin; his children, Raymond Shearin (Trecia), Marsha Butler (Bobby), Sharon Breedlove, Keith Trusty, and Donna Haydra; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; his brother, Barry Shearin; his sister, Helen Ayers; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Rev. Shearin's Life will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Matthew Tondee officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Rev. Shearin's memory to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box, 758516, Topeka, KS 66675. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 2/4, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 2/4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Celebration of Rev. Shearin's Life will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Matthew Tondee officiating.

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  1. Matthew 2521 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

  2. This is Craig Adam Shearin I am the son of John Shearin I do remember as a kid uncle Jimmy pulling out a violin and played it for me and said that grandpa taught him I don’t remember much but I do remember that I thought it was cool that he can play that thing but I do remember him and dad talking and laughing about things when I was a kid I didn’t think about it when I left North Carolina but now I do and I see everybody who’s passed away and everything. I wish I was able to make more memories. I’m going to try to make sure my children and family know who they are.


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