September 26, 1976 – September 14, 2026
BOWIE – Chad Michael Shook, 49, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Sept. 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A visitation took place from 4–6 p.m. on Sept. 20 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Sept. 21 at the Cowboy Church in Henrietta. The officiant was Chris Osborne and the eulogy was by Greg Sullivan.
Following the service, Chad was laid to rest at Lake Creek Cemetery.
Chad was born on Sept. 26, 1976 to Craig Shook and Tammy Perez. He grew up in Iowa Park where he attended Iowa Park High School and later Vernon Regional Junior College. Chad was a hard worker from the beginning. He was a welder by trade before moving into management with EOG. He had a strong work ethic and was never one to sit still for long. If there was something that needed to be done, Chad was usually the one doing it.
Growing up, Chad loved being active and competitive. He played soccer and football, raced BMX bicycles and carts and carried that competitive spirit throughout his life. He enjoyed NASCAR, MMA, horse racing and just about anything that gave him an opportunity to have a little fun—and he almost always had a side bet going somewhere along the way.
But more than anything, Chad loved his family.
Chad built a life centered around the people he loved most. He poured his time and energy into his children and especially loved coaching his girls in their sports. He could often be found on the sidelines, in the stands or wherever his family needed him. Family gatherings, cookouts, holidays and trips were some of his favorite times—not because of where they were or what they were doing, but because of who was there.
Chad never met a stranger. He had a way of making friends wherever he went and it seemed that everywhere he went, he ran into someone he knew. His stories, humor, competitive nature and larger-than-life personality left an impression on the people around him. He was the kind of person who could walk into a room and somehow make it feel more like home.
Chad was also a Christian man whose faith was an important part of his life. He faithfully sponsored a child to attend church camp every summer, quietly investing in the life of another and helping give them an opportunity to experience the love of Christ.
Though cancer took much from Chad, it never took away the things that made him who he was—his love for his wife, who was by his side throughout his battle, his love for his family, his faith, his determination, his work ethic, his sense of humor or the countless memories he created with the people he loved.
Chad leaves behind a family who loves him deeply and who will carry his memory forward in the stories they tell, the traditions they continue and the lives he helped shape.
Chad was preceded in death by his grandparents, Don Skelton, Billye and Arlen Shook, and Willie Clayton; as well as several aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his wife, Lacey Shook; parents, Craig and Diane Shook, and Tammy Perez; children, Madison Jacobi and husband Nathan, Haiden Shackleford and husband Carter, Dani Shook and partner Grayson Eudy, Kori Shook, Kase Humpert and Londyn Humpert; grandchildren, Charlotte, Augustine, Kam and Kate; siblings, Brad Shook and wife Asami, and Ashley Fugett and husband Rusty; grandparents, Darlene Skelton and Kay Clayton; in-laws, Rosey and Sonny Scruggs, Lindsey Rhoades and husband Bryan, and Loren Rhoades and husband Graig; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and countless friends who loved him dearly.
Chad’s life was measured not only in years, but in the people he loved, the lives he touched, the memories he made and the legacy he leaves behind.
His race here is finished. His work is done. His faith has become sight.
And while his family will miss him more than words can say, they can hold tightly to the promise that this is not goodbye forever—it is simply “see you later.”
Donations may be made to Solaris Hospice of Decatur and Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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