Billy Shatley

Mr. Billy Joe Shatley age 80, of West Jefferson, NC died  Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Mr. Shatley was born April 25, 1930 in Ashe County to the late Claude and Laura Faw Shatley.  Bill was a member of First Baptist Church.  He served in the army during the Korean Conflict.  He served in the West Jefferson Lions Club for over 50 years.  He was a founder of the West Jefferson Rescue Squad. He ran Jefferson Furniture store for several years.  He loved spending time with his family and friends, farming, coin and watch collecting. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of West Jefferson by Rev. Ken Morris & Rev. Michael Lea. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on prior to the service. Mr. Shatley is survived by: His wife: Maude Shatley of West Jefferson, NC 1 Sister: Jean Reeves of West Jefferson, NC several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to either of the following: First Baptist Church of West Jefferson, PO Box 180, West Jefferson, NC  28694 West Jefferson Lions Club, Camp Dogwood, PO Box 1321, West Jefferson, NC  28694 or Camp New Hope, PO Box 154, Glendale Springs, NC 28629.  You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Shatley's arrangements.