William Jarred Shockley

Graveside services for William Jarred Shockley, 93, of Lubbock will be at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2013 in the Anton Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church with the Reverend Corey Grunklee officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday at Sanders Funeral Home. He passed away on May 28, 2013 in Olton, Texas. Jarred was born September 2, 1919 in Goree (Knox County), Texas to William and Myrtice Jones Shockley. He moved to Anton in 1925 with his siblings: Rudolph, Mary Emma, Amos and Dorman. His father passed away in 1931 and his mother passed away in 1935. Following the death of his mother, Jarred and his brother Amos traveled and worked together prior to both joining the Army serving as a medic during World War II. After the war, he and his brother teamed up and opened a café in Anton, TX. This is where he met his first wife, Evelyn Williams, they were married on January 3, 1948 in Clovis, NM. He then began a career in argricultue, farming in Spade, Anton and Ropesville. Jarred served as a cubmaster and a assistant scout master. He was a member of the Ropes Lions Club and First Baptist Church. His wife, Evelyn, passed away in October of 1970. Jarred married Florence Synatschk of Anton on March 2, 1973. He retired from farming in 1981 and moved to Lubbock. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers and beloved sister, Mary Emma Grace. He is survived by his wife Florence, son, Stanley Shockley and wife Connie of Richmond, Texas; son James Synatschk and wife Jana of Sudan and son John Synatschk and wife Carla of Springlake. He is survived by eight grandchildren – Leslie Shockley Beyer, Christopher Shockley, Russell Shockley, Kristy Synatschk, Amber Synatschk Houchin, Alton John Synatschk, Dustin Synatschk, Michael Synatschk and six great grandchildren – Ethan Beyer, Grant Beyer, Olivia Beyer, William Douglas Shockley, Emily Synatschk, and Tara Houchin. Jarred was loved by all and will be greatly missed. The family suggests memorials be made to Christ Lutheran Church, Lubbock, TX.

William Jarred Shockley

September 2, 1919 - May 28, 2013