NEELYVILLE, Mo. — TJ Schuhow lost his battle with cancer and peacefully entered eternity, April 2, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. TJ was born September 28, 1954 to Gilda Lou Hix (Thomsen) and Raymond Henry Schuhow, both deceased. He is survived by his wife Debi Schuhow, his daughters, Jennifer L. Schuhow-Lara, Cassandra (Sandy) Miller, Jessica A. Schuhow-Opdyke; six grandchildren and brothers, David Schuhow and Raymond (Hank) Schuhow.
TJ grew up in Aurora, Ill. and moved to Doniphan, Mo. in 1994, where he spent the last years of his life. TJ was a poet at heart and spent much of his life playing his guitar and singing to his family. TJ’s life was filled with music. He spent many years performing in local bands including the now infamous Risky Whiver and many more years writing and recording original songs. These songs filled his home and are a beautiful testimony to his natural talent.
TJ spent 22 years of his life working at Fermilab in Batavia and formed many lasting relationships with his co-workers and friends. He also has many friends, who, like him, battled addiction and bonded over AA and the 12-step program. He would not have had the life he did, were it not for this program and his submission to Christ.
TJ was always searching and yearning for something greater than himself. After many years he finally found the missing piece in his relationship with Christ. His family rejoices in the knowledge that he has found perfect love in Christ’s arms and is at rest after a painful 11 month battle with cancer.
A memorial service for TJ is scheduled for 11 a.m. May 4 at West Point United Pentecostal Church.
In lieu of flowers or gifts please consider making a donation in his name to West Point United Pentecostal Church in Doniphan for a new playground, or in his name to the Batavia Twelve Step Club in Batavia, Ill.
Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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