Shepherd, Harry L.
Passed: 2002-01-05
Age: 77
Source: Ravenswood News
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 2002-01-09
Information: Harry L. Shepherd, 77, of Sandyville, died Saturday, January 5, 2002, after a sudden illness. He was born February 28, 1924, in Sandyville, the son of the late William ""Ted"" and Georgie Boice Shepherd. He was also preceded in death by one grandchild, Lorrissa Ritchie. Having worked in the plate department and inspection and shipping department, he retired from Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation with 30 years of service in 1989. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County, spending his life on the Shephard family farm at Trace Fork, Sandyville. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Edith Boggess Shepherd: children and spouses, Ronnie and Paula Shepherd of Washington WV and Rhonda G. Shepherd Ritchie and Lance Ritchie of Ravenswood; one brother, Robert ""Bob"" Shepherd of Sandyville; four grandchildren, Mike Shepherd and wife Stacy of Washington, Michelle Shepherd of Parkersburg, Brent and Bethany Ritchie of Ravenswood; and three great-grandchildren, Morgan Shepherd, Mary Jane Peggs and Sarah Peggs. Services were held Tuesday at Roush Funeral Home in Ravenswood with the Rev. Paul Morrison officiating. Burial in Ravenswood Cemetery.