Obituary for James E. "Pot" Shuler
James Edwin “Pot” Shuler was born Septermber 18, 1940 in Quincy, Florida and was called home on August 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was welcomed home by his loving wife, Celesta Jeane Clements; a daughter, Celeste Eubanks; a grandson, James Oren Shuler; his parents, A. M. Shuler and Lilly Louise Durham; two brothers, A. M. “Roni” Shuler Jr. and Troy Wayne Shuler. His spirit is carried on by his daughter, Jeannie M. “Shelly” Stafford and her husband Ricky of Bristol; one son James N. “Jim” Shuler and his wife Celeste of Marianna; One brother, Gary H. and his wife Kristine Shuler of Blountstown; and a sister-in-law, Patty A. Shuler of Eastpoint. James was a devoted “Popie" to 19 grandchildren, Heather Cain, Nic Cain, Benjamin and Audre Eubanks, Natalie and Preston Burke, Audrey Eubanks, Burgon Shuler, Jimmy Shuler, Jackson Shuler, Hunter Shuler, Chesnee McCaskill, Mannie and Katelyn Stafford, Shann and Eric Layne, and Rynn and Shad Redmond. He had 11 great grandchildren that he loved and enjoyed. He was also one of the “Cousins” in a group of first cousins, who were some of his very best friends.
A life-long resident of Calhoun and Liberty counties, as a young man he enjoyed playing sports and being a Blountstown Tiger. As an adult he was an avid fisherman and a determined hunter. He was proud of his hunting dogs, and enjoyed the companionship of his family while running them. He worked in the wood business all of his life. He traveled the world making deals, but never forgot who he was or where he was from. He enjoyed simple pleasures, showing a family member a section of land that he had cut timber from or telling a story about his childhood. He never met a stranger and enjoyed fellowshipping with everyone.
Services will be held in Bristol Florida, on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A Visitation with the family will begin at 3:00 pm EST with the memorial service beginning at 4:00 pm EST. Interment will be held following the services at Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown, Florida. McCellan Funeral Home in Quincy is in charge of the arrangements.
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A life-long resident of Calhoun and Liberty counties, as a young man he enjoyed playing sports and being a Blountstown Tiger. As an adult he was an avid fisherman and a determined hunter. He was proud of his hunting dogs, and enjoyed the companionship of his family while running them. He worked in the wood business all of his life. He traveled the world making deals, but never forgot who he was or where he was from. He enjoyed simple pleasures, showing a family member a section of land that he had cut timber from or telling a story about his childhood. He never met a stranger and enjoyed fellowshipping with everyone.
Services will be held in Bristol Florida, on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A Visitation with the family will begin at 3:00 pm EST with the memorial service beginning at 4:00 pm EST. Interment will be held following the services at Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown, Florida. McCellan Funeral Home in Quincy is in charge of the arrangements.
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