Rodney Stephen Shore

Rodney Stephen Shore, 53, was born on 19 December 1967 and passed on 8 October 2021 at home with his family by his side following a brief battle with cancer. He spent his last weeks at home sharing tears, laughter, and many good memories with his family and special friends. Rod was born into a Marine family so when his father was on duty in Vietnam he spent his time in the shadow of his Papaw Millsaps on the farm. He became the apple of Papaw’s eye who helped him develop his love of animals. Rod grew up with parents who are home builders and he too found joy in building many beautiful homes in Maryville. Rod graduated from Maryville High School in 1986 and attended Maryville College and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Rod had a remarkable sense of humor, could recall sports and historical events in detail, and would beat everyone he knew at Jeopardy. Rod was preceded in death by grandparents Ray and Pauline Millsaps and Ova Shore; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by parents Judy (Jack) Humphreys and Ed (Janie) Shore; daughter Summer Shore and son Spencer Shore; brother Brad (Judy) Shore and sister Beth Pankratz; nieces Sarah and Allison Shore and Ellen Pankratz; nephews Samuel and Brody Pankratz; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; special friend Karla Crawley; his first love Jede’ Phillips; his chocolate Pomeranian Mochi. Reverend Jerry Mantooth will officiate the service to be held at Monte Vista Baptist Church, 1735 Old Niles Ferry Road on Thursday 14 October 2021 at 7 pm. Receiving of friends will be between 5 and 7 pm also at Monte Vista. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum Friday morning at 11 am. Rod had the privilege of asking special friends to “carry him” to his final resting place and they are: Paul Beasley, Greg Williams, Rus Reynolds, Tyson Crowder, Justin Hatcher, and Dr. Dan Ricciardi; honorary pall bearer Thomas Williams. Friends and members of the community are also welcome to stop by McCammon Ammons Click Funeral Home Tuesday and Wednesday between 9 am and 3 pm to sign the book.