MARTIN, Ky. - Wheeler Shepherd, 77, of Pierceton, and formerly of Pyramid, Ky., died March 23, 2009, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
He was born Oct. 15, 1931, in Pyramid, to Abe and Sallie Stephens Shepherd. He married Bonnie B. Click, who survives.
He retired from Dalton Foundries and was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran.
Also surviving are four sisters, Elizabeth and Rebecca Shepherd, both of David, Ky., and Dona Turner and Margaret Mae Tussey, both of Blue River, Ky. He was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Clergyman Jerry Manns and others officiating. Burial will be in Click Cemetery, Stephens Branch, Martin.
Calling is after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
