William Franklin Shouse, Jr., affectionately known as Mookie, was born on November 30, 1988 in Camden, NJ to Marie Shouse (nee Causey) and the late William F. Shouse. Mookie entered into eternal rest on September 19, 2023 at Virtua – Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ.

A lifelong resident of Camden, NJ, he was a graduate of Maple Shade High School class of 2007. At the age of 18, soon after graduating, Mookie began a career as a plumber working with Root 24 in the South Jersey area. Within the last year, he worked as a plumber and drain cleaner for Cherry Hill Township.

Mookie excelled on the baseball field from an early age, loved to write poetry, ride his motorcycle and listen to music. He enjoyed trips to the beach and found peace whenever he would visit his late father's gravesite. Above all things, he loved being around his children, being a father, and being surrounded by his family and friends.

In addition to his mother, Marie, Mookie is survived by his wife, Melissa Anne Shouse (nee Jenkins); his children, Jehzell Shouse, Nazaevia Jenkins, Jayceon Shouse, Navarre Shouse and Arriah Shouse; his brothers, Kendall Corey Shouse, Kenneth Torrie Shouse (Jameia) and Shawn Michael Shouse (Channing), best friend Patrick Binck, and his cousins Keon Murray and Laurelle Obannon, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his late father William, he was predeceased by his daughter, Ahlaizjah and his cousin, Anthony "Tony" Causey.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 9 to 11 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030, where his funeral service will be celebrated at 11 AM. Interment will be private.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of William F. Shouse, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142