Mr. Nicholas Ryan Shepherd

Mr. Nicholas Ryan Shepherd age 27, of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at his home. Mr. Shepherd was born September 12, 1988 in Boone, NC to Jerry Lewis Shepherd and Lisa Stuart Roberts. Mr. Shepherd was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward Mitchell "Mick" Stuart. Nicholas served in the US Marine Corps for 4 years, during that time he served a six month deployment to Africa. He studied the Civil War and George Washington. He was a big fan of the Minnesota Vikings. He loved spending time with his cat Punkin. He was known for his encouraging words of wisdom to family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Silas Creek Baptist Church by Minister Danny Miller, Rev. Tommy Dollar and speaker Ward Sexton. Burial will follow in Dickson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday, prior to the service at Silas Creek Baptist Church.

Mr. Shepherd is survived by: his wife, Melodie Shepherd, his father, Jerry Lewis Shepherd of West Jefferson, his mother, Lisa Roberts of TN, sister, Amanda Hodges and husband Bobby of West Jefferson, grandmother, Shelby Stuart of Lansing, 2 nephews, Malachi and Silas, special aunt, Debbie Stuart Miller and husband Michael, special cousin, Laniece Holman and husband Dustin, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family, c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Shepherd's arrangements.

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