Rev. Elmer Elsworth "Worth" Shepherd

Rev. Worth Elmer Shepherd age 96, of Lansing, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Rev. Shepherd was born May 30, 1918 in Lansing, NC to Adolphus and Rosie Elliott Shepherd. Rev. Shepherd was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Vilolee Shepherd, daughter, Pamela Osborne and all his brothers and sisters. Rev. Shepherd was a minister for over 50 years and pastor of several churches in Ashe County. He was also a WWII veteran who served in the US Army.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 10, 2014 at 12:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Minister David Lyalls. Burial will follow in Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm prior to the service.

Rev. Shepherd is survived by: His wife, Ruth Shepherd, Daughter, Angelee (Ronnie) King of Warrensville, 3 step-daughters, Rachel Ruth (Ralph) Wolfe of Statesville, Louise Jones and Wilma Barker both of Lansing, 1 step-son, James Hash of Sparta also surviving are1 grandson, 7 step-grandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

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 Rev. Shepherd's arrangements.

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