December 19 1955 September 21 2020
Michael L. Shouse December 19, 1955 – September 21, 2020 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| View Guestbook Entries| Memorial Donation Michael L. Shouse, age 64, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully at his home after a very courtageous battle with cancer on Monday, September 21, 2020. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Joe B. & Frances “Bobbie” Crumley Shouse. He was a graduate of Hampton High School. Mike was retired from Elizabethton Fire Department as Fire Chief, a position that he was extremly proud. He was a member of the following: Tn. Fire Chief’s Association, Tn. Fire Inspectors Association, Tn. Fireman’s Association, he was also a Hazardous Materials Technician with numerous certifications in HazMat, Certified Firefighter III, He attended Alabama Fire College for ISO Training, there are too many classes & certifications to mention, he was Chairman of the Board of Carter County 911. Anyone who knew “Chief Shouse” knew that he was full of laughter, he loved to laugh, hear & tell a good joke but he also had a serious side, he had a love for his family that was unbelievable. Several of his favorite past times were riding four wheelers, side by sides and camping, and yet his most favorite thing was mowing his yard. His proudest moment was when he became a grandfather to Hadley & Levi. Michael was a member of Lower Shell Creek Christian Church. Survivors include his devoted wife of 28 years: Debbie, who never left his side, a son: Michael J. (Ashley) Shouse, Sister: Judy Orr, Brother: David (Linda) Shouse, his grandchildren: Hadley & Levi Shouse, his father & mother-in-law: Harvey & Lois Buck, his nephew & Niece: Donna (Jim), David (Stephani), Jr. & Gina, numerous cousins also survive and a very special aunt: Jean McQueen. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. with the Service to follow at 7 p.m. in the Lower Shell Creek Christian Church, 8726 Highway 19 E, Roan Mountain, TN with Pastor Gerald Holly officiating along with the Rev. Harold Mains. The Eulogy will be given by Mr. Danny Hilbert. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the church at 6:50 p.m. Thursday and also at the funeral home at 9:20 a.m. Friday will be: Michael J. Shouse, Roger Deal, Jack Buckles, Matt Bailey, Barry Carrier, Steve Murray and Don Cogan. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Harvey Buck, Jim Harrell, Paul Souder, Conner Caldwell, Rick Reynolds, Jim Bowman, Larry Graves, Byron Kennedy, Mark Finucane, Danny Hilbert, Charlie Stahl, Wink Brown, Dale Blevins, Chris Sims, Bobby Bullock, Bob Tiffany, Eddie Clawson, Jason Clawson. Employees and former employees of the Elizabethton Fire Department, employees and former employees of the Elizabethton Police Department and all of our friends at East Tn. ATV . An Honor Guard will be provided by the Elizabethton Fire Department Honor Guard. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the Staff of Amedisys Hospice, Nurse Megan Renfro, Matt Bailey, Patrick White Cherie Geagley and Will Johnson for all of the love and support shown to us during Michael’s illness. Family and friends will assemble at funeral home at 9:20 a.m. Friday to go in procession to Happy Valley Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family at our web-site www.memorialfcelizabethton.com. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Shouse family Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Michael L Shouse December 19 1955 September 21 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Elizabethton, state: Tennessee