Kenneth Gilmer Shepherd Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kenneth Gilmer Shepherd of London, Ohio, born in Radford, Virginia, who passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Shepherd and Lucille Shepherd. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Crawford Shepherd; his daughters, Kimberly Fairburn (Tom) and Kara Clancy (John); his grandchildren, Carly, Samuel, John, Connor and Nora; and his siblings, Bruce (Moggie), Richard (Ann), Dickie (Fran), John (Crystal), Amanda Thomas and Janie Shepherd Smith.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 16th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McCoy Funeral Home (150 Country Club Dr SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 17th 2024 at 11:30 AM and at 11:30 PM. A graveside service was held on Thursday, October 17th 2024 at 12:30 PM at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery (5550 Bagging Plant Rd, Dublin, VA 24084-3490).
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Lung Association.
