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CLAUDE SHEPARD

Claude L. “Buzzy” Shepard, 72, of New Cumberland, WV, died Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Circle of Care Salem, Ohio.

He was born in New Cumberland, Hancock Co; W.Va. on October 20, 1945 the son of the late Dorothy (Glover) Shepard and Richard N. Shepard. He is also preceded by a sister, Clara Bruno.

Buzzy attended New Cumberland and Weir High Schools.

Beginning at the age of 12, he worked at Fisher’s Dept. Store; he worked various jobs until beginning his career in the Open Hearth at Weirton Steelon July 30, 1964.

Buzzy retired as Manager of Utilities in 2003, then he went on to work for Ergon until June 2017.

Buzzy belonged to the 25 YR Club of Weirton Steel, and New Cumberland Masonic Lodge 22.

He was a 32nd degree Master Mason and a member of the Shrine Club; member of Chester- Newell Sportsmen’s Club, and supported other organizations like the Wounded Warriors.

On October 22, 1964 he married Charlene Kaye Reed.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years Charlene Shepard at home; sons, Larry Shepard (Annette) of Weirton; Shawn T. Shepard (Chelle) of New Cumberland; grandchildren, Aislinn Brown (Michael), Travis Shepard (Krystal); great-grandson, Avery Shepard and Avery’s little sister Ivy; sisters, Peggy Jones (Randy) Wintersville, Ohio and Hester Hudson (Tom) Bloomingdale, Ohio.

Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Turley Funeral Home.

Services will be there Friday, April 20, 2018 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Hester Hudson officiating.

Masonic graveside services will follow in Union Cemetery New Manchester, W.Va.