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Rev Wendell Cornelius Shepherd

Birth	:	1 Nov 1927
Death	:	30 Nov 2020
Burial	:	Grantsboro Baptist Church Cemetery, Grantsboro, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.3139000, -84.0661011
Description	:	The Rev. Wendell Cornelius Shepherd of Ooltewah , TN passed away peacefully in his home on November 30, 2020. He was born on Nov 1st, 1927 in Lafollette, TN to John and Stella Shepherd. He served in the United States Army during WWII. Wendell was a graduate of The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, obtaining a bachelor's degree in education. He went on to teach English at the high school level in his hometown of Lafollette, TN. He later received two master’s degrees in theology from Drew Theological School and New York Theological Seminary, leading to a long career serving... Read More	The Rev. Wendell Cornelius Shepherd of Ooltewah , TN passed away peacefully in his home on November 30, 2020. He was born on Nov 1st, 1927 in Lafollette, TN to John and Stella Shepherd. He served in the United States Army during WWII. Wendell was a graduate of The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, obtaining a bachelor's degree in education. He went on to teach English at the high school level in his hometown of Lafollette, TN. He later received two master’s degrees in theology from Drew Theological School and New York Theological Seminary, leading to a long career serving others as a Methodist pastor in both Tennessee and New York. After 40 years leading congregations in Katonah United Methodist Church in Katonah, NY and Ardsley United Methodist Church in Ardsley, NY. Wendell and his wife Genevieve retired in Dandridge, Tennessee in 1993. They moved to the Ooltewah, TN area in 2017 to be closer to family. Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, John and Stella Shepherd; brothers, Dausie Shepherd, Albert Shepherd, Floyd Shepherd, Earl Shepherd, John Shepherd, Conley Shepherd and Tom Shepherd; sister, Lena Shepherd; and son-in-law, Edward Gadonniex. Surviving are his wife of 74 years Genevieve Shepherd; daughters, Wendy Shepherd and Pamela Gadonniex; sons, Stuart (Jessie) Shepherd, Phillip (Natalie) Shepherd, and Scott (Tara) Shepherd; grandchildren, Court (Melissa) Gadonniex, Heather (Gwynn Hoskins) Gadonniex, Andrew Shepherd, Ashley Shepherd, and Brittany Shepherd; and great grandchildren, Aiden Gadonniex, Declan Gadonniex, and Leighton Hoskins. He is also survived by his sister, Cora Cox, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Services and Interment 1 PM Sunday at Grantsboro Cemetery with his nephew John David Shepherd officiating. Online condolences may be given at www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

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Rev Wendell Cornelius Shepherd's memorial is located at: Grantsboro Baptist Church Cemetery, Grantsboro, Campbell County, USA.
When did Rev Wendell Cornelius Shepherd death?
Rev Wendell Cornelius Shepherd death on 30 Nov 2020 in
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Latitude: 36.3139000
Longitude: -84.0661011

Family Members:

Parent

John S. Shepherd Sr.

(1884 - 1960)

Stella Cooper Shepherd

(1892 - 1980)

Siblings

(1909 - 1956)

(1912 - 1984)

(1912 - 1912)

(1920 - 1920)

(1924 - 1946)

William Conley Shepherd

(1929 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Grantsboro Baptist Church Cemetery
Grantsboro, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3139000, -84.0661011

2. Pond Cemetery
Demory, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3163986, -84.0689011

3. Shepard Cemetery
Demory, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3102989, -84.0914001

4. Woodward Cemetery
Demory, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3231010, -84.0911026

5. Bakers Forge Memorial Cemetery
Demory, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3396988, -84.0744019

6. Amon Cooper Cemetery
La Follette, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3086500, -84.1013900

7. Sharp Cemetery #2
Murrayville, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2840004, -84.0479965

8. Hicks Cemetery
Demory, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3452988, -84.0875015

9. Chadwell Cemetery
Coolidge, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3546982, -84.0682983

10. Murrayville Baptist Church Cemetery
Murrayville, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2719002, -84.0594025

11. Daugherty Cemetery
Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3044014, -84.1216965

12. Stokes Cemetery
Coolidge, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3610992, -84.0710983

13. Longmire Cemetery
Coolidge, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3623000, -84.0646700

14. Orick Cemetery
Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3643990, -84.0691986

15. Jones Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2691994, -84.0357971

16. Housley Cemetery
Coolidge, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3657913, -84.0633926

17. Hatmaker Cemetery
Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2696991, -84.1130981

18. Gaylor Cemetery
Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2661018, -84.1102982

19. Johnson Cemetery
Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3431015, -84.1322021

20. Cumberland View Baptist Church Cemetery
Jacksboro, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3106003, -84.1425018

21. C.B. Wilson Memorial Cemetery
La Follette, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3726997, -84.0894775

22. Kitts Cemetery
La Follette, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3706017, -84.0969009

23. Black Cemetery
Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2647018, -84.1128006

24. Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Jacksboro, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3231010, -84.1421967