Wade Shepherd

Mr. Wade Quincy Shepherd, age 58, of West Jefferson, NC, died on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Shepherd was born on December 13, 1952 in Ashe County, NC to Fred and Martha Combs Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Shepherd enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his dog "Little Bit". Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in the West Jefferson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 13, 2011 prior to the funeral service at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.  Mr. Shepherd is survived by: Son - Brian Shepherd of West Jefferson, NC; Mother - Martha Shepherd of West Jefferson, NC; 2 Brothers - Everett McCoy of West Jefferson, NC, Chester Shepherd of West Jefferson, NC; 3 Sisters - Ruth Strope of West Jefferson, NC, Mary Farthing of West Jefferson, NC, Georgia Christian of Crumpler, NC; 2 Grandchildren - Callie Shepherd, Kendall Shepherd; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Shepherd's arrangements.