In loving memory of

Jason Wyatt Shockley
May 15, 1974 - May 14, 2017

Jason Jay Wyatt Shockley, 42, of Austin, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born May 15, 1974, in Paragould, Arkansas, to Gary Shockley and Lila Moats Shockley. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Renee Shockley England, his niece, Olivia Catherine England, and his grandparents, OZ Shockley, Helen Purdom Shockley, Raymond Moats, and Opal Gary Moats.

He graduated from Paragould High School (Arkansas) in 1992 and the University of Central Arkansas (Conway) in 1999. Jay worked as a news photographer and audio-visual specialist for almost 15 years, including careers at KATV Little Rock, KXAN Austin, and the University of Texas. He was a prolific tinkerer and avid Star Wars fan. He could often be found waiting with his bulldog, Flash, or cat, Ginger, for his daughter after school at the bus stop or driving his beloved Jeep Wrangler while listening to his preferred music U2, Bruce Springsteen, and Neil Young.

Jay was an adoring husband, father, and son. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Carmen Dickerson Shockley, and his daughter, Evie Sue Shockley (8), of Austin, Texas; his parents, Gary and Lila Shockley, his brother-in-law and wife, Chris and Ashley England, and his nephew, Lane England (12), of Paragould, Arkansas; and many other loving family members and friends including his great uncle Scott Shockley.

A service in Austin, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 19, at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail. A memorial service will be held in Paragould, Arkansas, at a later date this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to a college fund for his daughter, Evie Shockley. Donations may be made at www.youcaring.com/eviesueshockley-825603 or by sending an email for alternative instructions to evieshockleycollegefund@gmail.com.

Tributes

Janet Boling wrote on Jun 17, 2019:

"Lit a candle in memory of Jason Wyatt Shockley"

Jon-Claude Whillock wrote on May 21, 2017:

"There will never be another like Jason. He was probably the funniest person I've ever met. The connections it took to bring four friends together, will never be replicated. It doesn't happen like it did with Jason, CB, CE, and I. Carmen, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and the family are in our thoughts. To Jason......May the force be with you......."

Jon-Claude Whillock wrote on May 21, 2017:

"I want to have that weekend back. I'll never forget Shockley pulling up in his Jeep with the top down in November. He was freezing!!! The stars were so bright that night on the four wheeler adventure. You could see millions of them. Something I'll never forget sharing with my two friends. RIP friend."

Beth Arnold wrote on May 19, 2017:

"Carmen, I'm an old friend and roommate of your mom's. I haven't seen you since you were a little girl. You look so much like her in the picture above. I'm so sorry for your loss. Unimaginable. May you and your daughter and family find healing and peace. Sending love, Beth Arnold"

chris wrote on May 18, 2017:

"One of the most fun weekends either of us ever had was spending a long weekend down in south Arkansas at White Oak lake with our friends Jon and Jerry Don. We talked about it ever since and relived the memories of late night ATV rides, fishing, bonfires, and just all around good times."

Warren Whitaker wrote on May 18, 2017:

"Words can't express how saddened I was to hear of your loss Carmen. Please know that I am thinking of you and the rest of your family at this time. My prayers and heartfelt thoughts go out to Carmen and family."

Marilyn Oglesby Sartin wrote on May 18, 2017:

"Carmen, I am so very sorry for your loss of Jason. Prayers are with you. Love you . Marilyn Oglesby Sartin"

Karen Clifford wrote on May 17, 2017:

"I want to tell Gary and Lila how sorry we are that you have lost Jason. He was alway a great young boy and men. Jerry and Karen Clifford"

Tena Taylor Ewton wrote on May 17, 2017:

"Gary and Lila, sending prayers for peace and comfort. Tena Taylor Ewton"

Lindsay wrote on May 17, 2017:

"Carmen and Evie, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys. Lindsay Mallett Sublett"

Donna Gail Dayer wrote on May 17, 2017:

"Carmen, I am so sorry for you and Evie's loss. My heart goes out to y'all and all of Jason's family. Sometimes we are given too much to bear. Prayers for strength and solace today and all the days to come. Much love, Donna Gail"

Treva Branscum wrote on May 17, 2017:

"Carmen, Evie and family we are so saddened by the loss of Jason. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Robert & Treva Branscum Slatey Gap, Bono"

Adrienne wrote on May 17, 2017:

"Carmen, Evie and family, I am so sorry for your incredible loss. May you find strength in each other and comfort in your memories of Jason. You are in my prayers during this difficult time. In sympathy, -Adrienne"