Van Buren Shepherd

Van Buren Shepherd

Van Shepherd Obituary

Published by Roush Funeral Home on Jun. 13, 2019.
Van was born on March 19, 1931 and passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Van was a resident of Ravenswood, West Virginia at the time of passing. He served in the US Navy for 5 years as a Boatswain's Mate on the USS Chewaucan (AOG 50). Van Buren Shepherd, Jr. March 19, 1931 - June 11, 2019 Visitation Location: Roush Funeral Home Visitation Hours: Saturday, June 15 (10AM-12PM) Service Location: Roush Funeral Home Service Time: Saturday, June 15 (12PM) Van Buren Shepherd, Jr., 88, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away on June 11, 2019, at his home. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 12:00 pm at Roush Funeral Home in Ravenswood, WV, with Pastor David Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in Ravenswood Cemetery with graveside military rites provided by the Jackson County Honor Guard and graveside Masonic Rites provided by Ashton Lodge #12 AF and AM of Ravenswood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roush Funeral Home, PO Box 933, Ravenswood, WV 26164.

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