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Wilton Shapard "Shep" Elmore
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Shep was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of the Orange Independent Masonic Lodge, a charter member of the Alberta Vol. Fire Co., the Orange Lions Club, the American Legion Post 156, a member of the Hospice of Rapidan, past Secretary, Treasurer of the Trinity UMC, a member of the Men's Club at Trinity, a member of the Industrial and Commercial Ministry, active in the Boy Scouts where he received the Silver Beaver Award and was an Eagle Scout, and was active in the Ham Radio Club. Shep was an educator for 40 years, having taught in Lawrenceville, Va. In Orange County and Prince William County he was a principal and also a member of the Prince William County School Board.
Shep is survived by his wife Barbara Baker Elmore of Orange; two sons Wilton S. Elmore and wife Vicki of Warrenton and David B. Elmore and wife Gina of Fredericksburg; five grandchildren Remy Elmore of Richmond, Taylor Bednarczyk and Nathan Badnarczyk both of Warrenton, Joshua Elmore and Bradley Elmore both of Fredericksburg; and three nieces.
Memorial funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2011, at 11 a.m. in the Trinity United Methodist Church, Orange with Pastor Tom Barnard, Rev. Olan Herndon and the Rev. Forest Porter officiating. Interment will follow at the Culpeper National Cemetary. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home, 250 W. Main St., Orange, Va. 22960, where a masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, Va. 22701.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Jane Hale
January 25, 2011
Bobbi...I am so sorry to hear of Shep's passing. He was one of a kind. My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family.
Danny Cone
January 23, 2011
I spent many hours in the Elmore home while in high school. I was always made to feel as if I was a member of their family. Mr. Elmore was always ready with a smile or a funny story. I do not think he ever met a person he could not like. I will always remember the family vacations I was allowed to tag along on. Wilton, Dave, and "Mom", I know you will miss him but he is in a better place and we are all better for having known and learned from him.
January 20, 2011
My sympathies to you Dave and all who loved him. My dad is in here now to so I know your pain firsthand.
God Bless
Tim McNelis
Sara Elmore
January 16, 2011
Uncle Shep could always make me smile no matter the occasion - I will always remember his warmth and humor.
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Barb Loveless-Moore
January 15, 2011
Mr. Elmore was our principal at Potomac View and he was much loved. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man.
Bobby Sharpe
January 14, 2011
I remember having Mr. Elmore as my principal at Potomac View, then working with Shep later in Scouting. He was always a very likeable person. I lost track of him after we left Scouting. I am sorry to hear of his passing but glad he touched so many people in his life.
January 13, 2011
Wilton, We are truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jack, Lisa & Camille Mallam
January 13, 2011
I will always remember Mr. Elmore. He would come to my first grade classroom at Occoquan and tell the class stories about his life in boy scouts. They would never want him to leave. Hands would be up everywhere to ask him questions to keep him in the room. We all loved his humor and appreciated his caring for us and our families. May God be with his family. Glenda Moffett
Frostproof, FL/ Manassas, VA
Stacey Horowitz Harrison
January 13, 2011
My mom was a secretary at Potomac View and Mr.Elmore was our Principal with Mr.Hutchenson as our Assistant, I know my mom has stories of Shep and Bill,but so do I and everyone has a lesson in it. Thanks for all the positive influences you had on my life...
Rob Heltzel
January 13, 2011
Wilton and Family: I'm sorry for your loss. All of the Heltzel family send their prayers to you during this difficult time.
Bill Mulgrew
January 12, 2011
Shep I always enjoyed talking with you each day when I delivered the mail at Potomac view, We shall all miss your ready smile & quick wit. Bill Mulgrew
Charlotte Schmidt Stoughton
January 12, 2011
Shep and my mother were great friends, and of all the principals she had in her teaching career, he was her favorite by far. I came to know and love him as she did. At her funeral I said if you wanted to know the story about the "Bootlegger's Wife", just ask Shep. His laugh rings in my ears now as I remember him. Both my parents, my cousins from Woodbridge, and countless Orange friends will miss him terribly. My cousin and Shep's and Bobbi's dear friend, Bettye Ann Butler has a bench at the foot of her grave witht the inscription "To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die." Shep will live on in countless hearts. He really was one of a kind, and a kind man. To Bobbi and the family, I know you have a lifetime of wonderful and warm memories of your beloved husband and father. May God's peace be with you. I know there is more laughter in Heaven now that Shep has arrived.
January 12, 2011
Shep and I graduated from Longwood College and began our teaching careers together. He was best man at my wedding, closest friend for more than 60 years, and when Shep was born they threw the mould away. There was no one like this proud veteran, educator, and community activist. Bobbi, we will all miss him.
Jimmy Thompson
Spartanburg, SC
January 12, 2011
Shep was always such a fun person who encouraged laughter, especially with his dancing at the Woodbridge Lions Club functions. He leaves a legacy of fond memories. George and Carole Clark
Melissa Decker
January 12, 2011
My mother, Cathlene Albrecht, taught at Occoquan Elementary with Mr. Elmore years ago. I was a little, little girl, not more than 5 or 6 and I adored Mr. Elmore. He made quite an impression on me, through mere caring. I am 33 now and a teacher in Prince William County and have often thought of Mr. Elmore... what a nice, nice man.
January 12, 2011
Shapard was my first cousin and nephew to my father, Wirt Shapard,of Halifax,VA.He had a great sense of humor and was respected by all of his family and friends. He will be missed by my husband,Bill.Jane Shapard Confroy
Cathlene Albrecht
January 12, 2011
Shep was one of the nicest men I have ever met. I taught at Occoquan Elementary in the late seventies and early eighties. He was the principal there. He always had a smile and pleasant greeting. I remember him coming around to each class room to show us the school's computer. We all gathered around, but were not allowed to touch.Shep passing is the passing of an era. Celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish the memories forever.
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