James August Schumaker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James August Schumaker, 62, passed away on September 9, 2020 in Hilo, HI. Born on January 31, 1958 in Cass County, MO, he was a beloved mathematics professor at Hilo Community College for thirty years, taught for a number of years at Victoria College in Texas, a small airplane pilot, and was a long time volunteer with the U.S. Civil Air Patrol, American Red Cross, AOPA, and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Le Lam Schumaker of Keaau; four sons, Luke E. Watkins of Hilo, Aaron D. Watkins of Honolulu, Paul I Watkins of Honolulu, and Jayden A. Schumaker of Alhambra, CA; brother, Michael F. Schumaker of Waco, TX; sister, Cynthie Ann Tanner of Bethel Island, CA; two sisters-in-law, Thuong Lam Wagner of Beaverton, OR and Thu Lam of Vietnam; brother-in-law, Trung Lam of Vietnam; four grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews. Jesus, are you still out there are you still watching, do you still care and if I go to church on Sunday will you take all the bombs away and if I badger you with praise and prayer will you spread peace and love everywhere if I speak of harmony will they laugh in my face if I cry out in fear of nuclear arms will they ban me from their race is there anyone out there who feels the way I do why do I feel so alone.... Jesus, what has become of you -Todd L. Thomas