Cory T. Shoemaker, 47, of Lancaster, died Monday August 18, 2014, at Lancaster General Hospital following an accident. Born in Elmira, NY, and raised in Albany, GA, he was the son of Arthur C. and Patricia (Corey) Shoemaker.

He graduated from Paul Anderson High School in Vidalia, GA, and served in the US Navy. An excellent craftsman, he was a subcontractor for various local construction companies. Cory was an avid NY Giants and Mets fan. He enjoyed working out, fishing, boating, football and bonfires.

Cory is survived by his parents Arthur and Patricia Shoemaker, his children Amanda Dinniny, Cody Shoemaker and Rhyane Darrow; 2 grandchildren; his sisters Lugene McCartney, Shannon Kresge and Carrie Labiak; and his life companion Terry Albright and best friend Beeper Slaymaker.

A Celebration of Cory's Life will be held Friday, August 22, 2014, from 4 pm until ?, at his sister Shannon's home, 1355 Penn Grant Road, Lancaster, PA 17602. Memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life, 401 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19123.