Willie Lee Sheppard
October 16, 1927 - August 22, 2019
Willie Lee “Billy” Sheppard 91 of Lenore, WV passed away August 22, 2019 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born October 16, 1927 at Trace Creek, WV the son of the late Watt and Catherine Sheppard. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife Merle Blair Sheppard, brothers and sisters, Drewie and Jackie Sheppard, Ernestine Short, Anna Mae Porter and Alberta Lumpkin. Billy was a very proud Veteran having served in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific. He was also a lifetime member of the DAV Chapter 3 Henlawson, WV. In his retirement days he spent most of his time repairing washing machines and dryers for all of the Lenore area. He loved helping his neighbors and meeting people and talking to them at Cheech’s Restaurant. He will be sadly missed by his children, H.W. “Buzz” Sheppard, Darice Akers Vance and Beverly and her husband Robert Adkins, Special Companion, Nadine May, brothers, Jimmy “Coolaid” Sheppard, Danny Joe and wife Rose Sheppard and Raymond Perry and wife Judy Sheppard, sisters, Ida Clark, Bonnie Hicks and Linda Sue Metzger. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Randy (Karen) Akers, Melissa (Aaron) Taylor, Renee (Eric) Sartin, Coty (Kim) Sheppard, Missy Young, Naylin Carver and Regina (Dave) Evans, great-grandchildren, Chris (Paige) Akers, Casy (Caitlyn) Akers, Caylee Akers, Ciley Akers, Logan Harris, Mattox Sartin, Lyrix Sartin, Eli Sheppard, Reed Sheppard, Emma Sheppard, Saylor Carver, Aly Young and Mya Young. He was blessed to live long enough to see his great-great grandchild, Camryn Akers. Funeral services will be held at the Little Dove United Baptist Church on Monday August 26, 2019 at 1:00pm with Elder Jimmy Maynard and Elder Chris Ooten officiating. Burial will follow in the Sheppard Cemetery at Trace Creek, WV. Visitation will be at the Church Sunday evening after 6:00pm with Services starting at 7:00pm with Elder Albert Cable officiating. Online condolences can be made at ChafinFuneralHome.Com
Willie Lee “Billy” Sheppard 91 of Lenore, WV passed away August 22, 2019 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born October 16, 1927 at Trace Creek, WV the son of the late Watt and Catherine Sheppard. He was also preceded... View Obituary & Service Information