Randy Shepherd Obituary
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Randy Shepherd, 60, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Mission Health Hospital. Randy was born in Asheville, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Delyn Shepherd and is survived by his mother, Betty Shepherd. He was the youngest of five children and is also survived by his four siblings, Rex Shepherd and wife Kim, Linda Vonette Shepherd, Gay Shepherd and Toni Dillingham.
Randy was a 1982 graduate of Asheville High School where he was a standout athlete in basketball and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Randy went on to attend and play basketball at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, 1982-1987. Following graduation, Randy joined the basketball ministry Spirit Express in Memphis, Tennessee. He served with Spirit Express from 1988-1992. In 1993, Randy along with Jamie Johnson, co-founded Crossfire Ministries, based in Asheville, NC. In 2016, Randy and Jamie received the prestigious Naismith Legacy Award for their work in the game of basketball.
Randy was blessed to share the gospel around the world in 68 countries and 45 states. Anyone who knew Randy was aware of his compassion for the lost. Many considered Randy to be much like the Apostle Paul because of his heart-felt boldness to share the "Good News of Jesus Christ" with the world around him. Crossfire will miss Randy but Randy's co-founding teammate Jamie and those who serve with the ministry will continue sharing Christ for many years to come.
If you choose to give a memorial gift, the family requests that you consider giving to Crossfire Ministries, 22 C New Leicester Hwy, PMB 145, Asheville, NC 28806 or donations can be made online at Crossfireministry.com
Jesus said: I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father but by Me. John 14:6
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Byron Samuels
June 16, 2025
Great friend, good teammate, awesome heart. Miss you Shep.
Gwen (Hill) Ellis
September 28, 2024
My family spent a lot of time at little league baseball games and Randy and my brother were teammates. Those were the best times. He was a great player and I remember is soft voice. I was fortunate to know him throughout high school and so happy to see him again in recent years as he ministered to my son's college basketball team. He was a blessing to so many people. Randy's life was well-spent and his impact will continue on.
Jeff Brigman
September 26, 2024
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rich & Wanice Odell
September 25, 2024
Met Randy on the L-Love Cruise; such a great Ministry, well done!
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Margaret Whiteside
September 24, 2024
I remember Randy from Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church as a young boy. He was a very quiet child and the same age as my older daughter. They graduated from Asheville High and attended UNC-A. He was a very good example of what a Christian should be to his mother and sister and everyone who knew him.
Terry Whitt
September 23, 2024
I met Randy when he was a junior at Asheville high school. I was fortunate to know him around the game of basketball. He was a great athlete and an inspiration to many. I remember when he and Jamie started Crossfire ministries. I have been blessed to be with Randy in many places to share the gospel. He was always ready to tell everybody he met about JESUS. Crossfire ministries has touched thousands. I am proud to call Randy Shepherd my friend and brother in Christ. He will be missed by many. I will miss you Shep but I will see you again. Heaven got sweeter.
Sarah Byrd
September 23, 2024
Randy was a great man .
I met Randy at Biltmore Baptist Church in Asheville in about 2002.
He will be missed by a lot of people.
So sorry for the families loss.
Billy Wiods
September 22, 2024
I met Randy when he played for Spirit Express. The team often practiced in our church gym. A friendship was forged
Al and Joyce
September 21, 2024
Randy was a good friend and will be missed. he is with Jesus!
Bruce and Nikki Carroll
September 21, 2024
Bruce and I are deeply sorry to hear of his passing! What a blessing it was for us to meet Randy and to interview him. And, I´ll add this, what an incredible testimony he has and a legacy he left! We all loved and love him still! Until that day dear brother!
Well done!
Janet
September 21, 2024
My first memory of Randy was him doing basketball at Pine Ridge native American reservation in South Dakota
Mary Love Weatherwax
September 21, 2024
Randy joyfully ministered to a class of special needs children at Mission Memphis, Bellevue Baptist Church, 2022. This is he with his great old friend, my husband, Rev. Phil Weatherwax.
Harold Outz
September 21, 2024
Harold Outz
September 21, 2024
Coming out of church one Sunday Randy said, Hey would you both like to go to the Holy Land???
Kim Angel
September 21, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Carol Baker
September 21, 2024
Rest in God's Love, we'll done Thou good and faithful servant. Your task is done. Your light as the Light of Christ goes on in our hearts!
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