John Douglas Shukites, 75, of Christopher, passed away on March 31, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
He was born on December 20, 1946 in Herrin, IL to John Charles and Juanita Rose (Higginson) Shukites. He married Judith (Yadloski) Shukites on December 16, 1978 and she preceded him in death on November 14, 2016.
He is survived by his two sons Phillip Shukites of Christopher and John Michael Shukites of Carbondale; two grandsons Zane Shukites and Xander Shukites; one sister Marilyn Clements of Arnold, MO; one special niece Holley Smith and several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two sisters Helen Carter and Charlene Moore.
He was very proud of his service in the United States Navy, he served during the Vietnam era and was on a spy ship of the coast of Cuba. He attended the rank of MM3. He was a truck driver and was a very talented welder.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday April 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Denny Bush officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00 PM until the time of the service at 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital and will be acted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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