Philip "Pj" George Shumaker, Jr.

Philip "PJ" George Shumaker, Jr., 16, of Inman, SC, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

PJ was born in Spartanburg, SC, a beloved son to Phil and Crystal Shumaker. He is a member of Boiling Springs First Baptist Church and active in Student Ministry there. PJ led with a heart of a servant, always putting others before himself. His smile would brighten anyone's day. He attended Boiling Springs High School as one of the highest-ranking upperclassmen of NJROTC, achieving the rank of Cadet/Senior Chief Petty Officer. PJ served as an employee at Ragan's Short Stop and loved working there. His hobbies included working out at the gym, spending time with friends and he was also a huge car enthusiast.

In addition to his parents, PJ is survived by his sister, Katie Shumaker, and many other family and extended family.

The family will receive friends from 5:30pm to 8:00pm on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Boiling Springs First Baptist Church.

A funeral service to celebrate PJ's life will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Boiling Springs First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Hank Williams officiating. The graveside service will follow at Good Shepherd Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Boiling Springs First Baptist Church Student Ministry, 3600 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316, or to Boiling Springs High School NJROTC, 2251 Old Furnace Road, Boiling Springs, SC  29316 (checks payable to Boiling Springs High School).