Billy Joe Shepherd

Billy Joe Shepherd, age 89, of Elkins, WV and formerly of Petersburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Nella’s Autumn Lake Healthcare Nursing Home in Elkins.  Mr. Shepherd was born on June 6, 1934 in Jenkins, KY, the son of the late William and Eliza Jane (Dean) Shepherd.  Billy is survived by his former wife, Sharon “Jean” Shepherd of Petersburg, WV. 
Mr. Shepherd attended school in Kentucky and was a Baptist in faith.  Billy was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War.  He worked as a carpenter for Chris Alt Construction and was a former member of the American Legion Post #76.  Billy was an accomplished artist who loved to paint. 
Billy is survived by: a daughter, Melissa Ann Howard of Kentucky; 2 sons, Christopher Shepherd of Kentucky; Timothy Shepherd of Virginia; 3 sisters, Duretha (James) Maxwell of Wise, VA; Sue Shyman of Michigan; Nana Lou Tworzydlo of Michigan; 10 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Shepherd; 3 brothers, Harold, Donald, and Jimmy Shepherd; and a sister, Thelma Cornett.
 In honoring Billy’s wishes, his body has been cremated with no public services.  Inurnment will be at the South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens in Petersburg, WV.  Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.