SHEPHERD, William E. "Buddy", 73, passed away Saturday March 5, 2011 at St's Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.
He was born in Louisville, KY to Melvin E. and Katherine (Bowman) Shepherd.
Buddy was a Leadman at Reynolds Metals Co and was a home Handyman.
He was a Catholic by faith, a Kentucky Colonel, and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.
Buddy was preceded in death by his Parents; a Daughter: Mary Shavon Trenner; and two brothers: James Jerrel and Melvin Lee "Sonny" Shepherd.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Adeline (Roby) Shepherd; a Granddaughter: Jessie Mae Hennessy (Scott); a Great Grandson: William Blake Toomey; two Sisters: Marcella Brian (Bob) and Valine Shepherd; a Niece: Kathryn Hall (Tim) and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy with burial in Bethany Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday 1 - 9 pm and Wednesday 9am - 1 pm. Expressions of Sympathy: St. Judes Hospital.