Clifford Wayne Shoemaker

Clifford Wayne Shoemaker, born September 29, 1953 in Robeline, LA, passed from this life to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

A Homegoing service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Hickory Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Robeline, LA with Reverend Brian Jennings officiating. The family will receive friends at Hickory Grove Congregational Methodist Church from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Monday, August 18, 2025 and from 9:00 AM until service time on Tuesday. Interment will follow at Middlecreek Baptist Church Cemetery near Bellwood, LA.

Clifford was an active member of Hickory Grove Congregational Methodist Church where he served as an usher and helper in any way that he possibly could. He was faithful to attend services and especially loved Bible study. Though he was deaf and mute in this life, he rejoiced in the singing and worship.

Clifford was an extraordinary example of a life transformed by the power of God. He witnessed for Jesus through his Christian t-shirts and hats, his big smile, and his contagious laugh.

A deer hunter and fisherman, Clifford loved the outdoors. He also enjoyed woodwork and gardening. Most of all, Clifford loved Jesus, his family, and his church family.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Lizzie Carnline Shoemaker; wife Doris Louellen Shoemaker; brothers, Clyde Shoemaker, Charles Raymond Shoemaker, and Bobby Shoemaker; sister Carolyn Ensinger; brother-in-law Steve Taylor; sister-in-law Lillie Shoemaker, and one nephew, Shad DeLane Taylor.

He is survived by one brother Kenneth W. Shoemaker and wife Sarah of Natchitoches, LA; one sister, Ruthie Lee Shoemaker Taylor of Robeline, LA; step-daughter Kim Raines of Many, LA; three grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one nephew, four nieces, one great niece, one great-great nephew, a host of cousins, his church family, and many friends.

Those honored to serve as Pallbearers are Derek Campbell, Albert Wayne Carnline, Toby Carnline, Kevin Ensinger, Jody McFerren, and BJ Shoemaker.

Honorary Pallbearers are James Berry, Jerry Ray Carnline, and Oscar Ensinger.

The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to the doctors and nurses of the Cancer Center and Hospice of Natchitoches.