James "David" Shumaker

David was born in Nashville to the late John "Gil" Shumaker and Susan H. Shumaker. He was a graduate of Hillwood High School and the UT School of Architecture in Knoxville. He began his career with Clotfelter-Samokar Architects in Lexington KY, and when they decided to open a Nashville branch in 2006, he returned to Nashville to head up that office. He later joined a local firm working on many projects at Belmont University. For the last six years he enjoyed his work as Development Manager with the State of Tennessee, supervising many projects throughout the state. His work allowed him to visit many small towns, something always dear to his heart since his early explorations by bicycle.

While living in Lexington, he married the love of his life Yan while she was a student at the University of Kentucky. He enjoyed remodeling each of their homes and taking trips with his family. He was an avid weather buff, always safeguarding his loved ones against threatening storms. He even found time to relax with his favorite hobby, stamp collecting, often with his cat Hara curled up on his desk. In all his adventures throughout his life, it is wonderful to think of how many people he met and lives he touched.

He is survived by loving wife of 20 years, Joann "Yan"; daughters, Michelle and Charlotte; mother, Susan Shumaker; brothers, Gil (Martha), Frank and Rick. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the sanctuary of Belmont United Methodist Church, 2007 Acklen Avenue, on Saturday, the 19th of November at two o'clock in the afternoon with Rev. John Collett officiating. Friends are invited to gather at the church for a time of remembrance and visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Woodlawn-Roesch-PattonFH.com for the Shumaker family.