Obituary of Robert Shearon

Robert Eugene Shearon Jr. was born on July 17, 1956 in Trenton, Michigan. He was born to the union of Robert E. Shearon Sr. and the late Faye (Graffe) Shearon. Robert was a 1974 graduate of River Rouge High School. He then served his country honorably as a member of the United States Marine Corp. Robert married the love of his life the former Jeri Sparks on February 15, 1992 at Bethany Baptist Church in Monroe. He supported his wife and five children as a dispatcher at the Load One Company for many years. Robert loved watching Duck Dynasty, the History Channel, reading books, and playing military games on the computer. He loved animals, both dogs and cats, and often fed the birds and raccoons. Robert especially enjoyed fishing. Robert was highly respected by all those who knew him. He was a quiet gentleman, but was still strong, very assertive, and honest. He had an amazing calm about him even under the most stressful circumstances. More than anything, Robert cherished his family. He looked forward to Summer cookouts, and he was known to be quite the creative cook. Robert, age 57 of Monroe passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. In addition to his mother: Faye Shearon his passing was preceded by a brother: Steve Shearon. To cherish his memory, Robert leaves a beloved wife: Jeri of Monroe; his father and stepmother: Robert (Patricia) Shearon Sr. of Ohio; one son: Michael Sparks of Monroe; four daughters: Penny (Bob) Humphrey and Bobbie Jo Taurianen both of Monroe, April (Tim) Foley of Nebraska, and Tammy (Brian) Beckley; a brother: George Tourice of North Carolina; a sister: Lisa; an aunt: Carolyn Tackett of Trenton; three grandsons: Liam, Jeffrey and Xavier; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Friends may gather from 2:00-8:00pm on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will be held at 11:00am on Monday, November 18, 2013 also at Merkle's with Reverend Kenneth Spain, Associate Pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Procession will follow to St Joseph's Cemetery in Monroe where graveside services will be under the auspices of Monroe Veterans of Foreign War Post 1138. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com; and then selecting on Online Tribute page.