KEYSVILLE, May 18 – Robert Lee (Boots) Shook Sr., 86, of Keysville, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at his home.

He was born October 25, 1923, a son of the late Cullen Lee and Hester Maude Shook.

Mr. Shook was a retired radiator repairman, mechanic and farmer. “Boots” was a friend to all.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth P. Shook; two sons, Robert L. “Butch” Shook Jr., and Larry J. “Buddy” Shook and wife, Beth all of Keysville; two daughters, Carolyn S. Rasmussen and husband, John of Hopewell, and Donna S. Newcomb and husband, Bobby of Meherrin; four brothers, Bill Shook of Bowling Green, Tom Shook of Willis, and Leroy and Clyde Shook, and a sister, Lillie Robins all of Keysville; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces, and friends.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Shook; three brothers, and a sister.

A funeral service was held Monday, May 17, in Ash Camp Baptist Church with interment in the Ash Camp Memorial Cemetery.

Please consider contributions to the Charlotte County Rescue Squad or Ash Camp Baptist Church.

The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, Keysville, was in charge of arrangements.