Eddie Dean Shockley, 69 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

He was born on Saturday, June 3, 1950 in Spencer, Tennessee. He was the son of Tom and Eunice Cummings Shockley. He loved horses, motorcycles, being outdoors, and playing his saxophone.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Shockley, and his daughter, Nakia Juan Irwin.

He is survived by:

Partner and Caregiver- Jackie Shockley of Sparta

Mother- Eunice Shockley of Sparta

Daughter- Dana (Ryan) Sexton of McMinnville

Son- Eddie Dean Shockley II of Sparta

Sister- Virginia (John) Cullom of Clarksville

Grandchildren- Meah, Layla, Kylle, Addison, Maliyia, J-Ray, Akari, Aikan, and Akadian

Nephews- Grady Clopton and Ryan Clopton

A special Thank You to Davita Dialysis.

Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Monday, January 6, 2020, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Glenn Leftwich officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Monday from 11am until time of the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com