The Salisbury (NC) Fire Department extends our deepest sympathy to Firefighter Shooks family.

Our condolences to the Shook family! I have know Bobby Shook for many years as a brother firefighter. I would see Booby Shook at so many firefighter functions from District Union Meetings to golf outings. So many good times at the Mansfield Fire Museum with my children or even Fire Inspector classes. Bobby Shook will be missed by so many! Bobby Shook is family!

Dear Hali and family you have our deepest condolences and sympathy for the passing of a very special person.  Our son Jason dearly loved him and had so much fun when he was around.  Our fondest memory was at yours and Ryan’s wedding when your Dad  was kidding around with Jason to dance with you and of course Jason had to have a traditional shot with the guys.  RIP 💙🙏
Dale and Debbie Holiday & Jason

I met Bobby forty years ago when he hired me to represent the Mansfield Fire Dept Rec Club. We continued our business relationship but also became friends. Bob was a good spirited, funny and genuine person. My memories are all good- a lot of laughing and storytelling.  He was fun to be around and a great guy to share a round of golf with especially on the nineteenth hole. My condolences to his family and friends.

I am very sorry to heat about Bobby's passing.  He was a wonderful man and I will always have a soft spot in my heart for him for the friendship he shared with my Dad, Chief Richard Krizan Sr.  Many thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.
Rick Krizan

My condolences. Thirty-odd years ago, Bobby inspected the fireworks before the shows at Mansfield Lahm Airport. My family was enjoying a Fourth of July party at one of the hangars and Bobby stopped in and asked my young son to accompany him on his inspection. My son was absolutely thrilled! A thoughtful gesture from a kind man-RIP Bobby Shook.

Dear Hali and Angelia - I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Please accept my sincere sympathies.

Known Bobby many years, starting at 27 W. 2nd st. When I was a cop in the same building. Many F.D. friends then. Continued minimal contact Westside restaurant. I'll miss him.

Dear Angela and Halle, your dad was always with a great personality and sense of humor. I babysitted both of you girls so you probably at some point in time have heard of my name. He always would holler out at restaurants if he seen me that I was the best babysitter he ever had. Your mom and dad had their evenings out and I was blessed to be able to babysit you girls. I am sorry for your loss of him and I know you will greatly miss him. He will be missed by many. God bless you both at this time. Judy Heston

I have known Bobby Shook since our high school years....He invited me to go with him to one of our Friday night football games! I was excited & glad to go...........but, the day before the game, he stopped me in the hall & said he didn't have a  car!!!! I ran to my next class very upset & told my best friend. Knowing Lynda, she began to laugh & said well maybe he thinks you can ride your bicycle!!!! She said she would talk to her boyfriend to see what they could do.....Well as it worked out Lynda & her date picked Bobby & me up & we all four went to the game & had  Super time!!  Bobby has always been so much fun & he will be missed by all who knew him!!!

Mr. Shook , we’ve been friends since I started playing bingo on 4th street many, many years ago. I’m saddened to hear of your passing 💔💔. No more pain or suffering and you can take your rest now🙏🏾🙏🏾💔💔❤️❤️.  ….

I'll never forget Bobby at the Fireman's Museum.  Although I did not see him often, he left a lasting memory with his knowledge and humor. He will be missed. Rest well my friend.

For many years I helped organize the Mansfield Jaycees Downtown Halloween Parade and you can never have a parade without Smokey The Bear aka Bobby Shook- clear up top on the ladder truck waving away to all the big kids and little kids below- bringing smiles to all ages.  But it was many years later that I met his daughter Angie and his Grandson Travis and didn’t put it together that this was Bobby’s wonderful family. For many years, my family shared a friendship with Bobby’s family with wrestling in the Clear Fork Valley and sitting in the bleachers before we figured it out that we knew each other.  We will always cherish our memories of friendship with Bobby and his loving family.  Thank you for sharing your Father and Grandfather with all of us.  RIP Bobby.

Bobby was a great guy I’ll never forget him! Always dressing up as Smokey the Bear when we were younger and just a funny person in general! RIP!! 🩷

Bob was truly one of a kind! He never met a stranger and could keep you entertained for hours.  There was always a story!! We will miss you cousin Bob! You were a big part of our lives. Sending prayers and BIG hugs to the family during this difficult time.  We love you all!

Condolences on Bobby’s passing.  The Hedges Elementary School staff and students always enjoyed when he would dress as Smokey the Bear and come talk to the students about fire safety!

OBITUARY

Bobby Connelly Shook

May 1, 1943 – April 9, 2024

Wappner Funeral Directors Mansfield

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