Russell James Shew, Sr.

Russell James Shew, Sr. 83, of Lewisville, passed away Sunday April 3, 2016 at his home. He was born in Wilkes County to Tom and Emma Pennell Shew. He was a vegetable gardener and loved being outdoors.
He was an avid baseball fan especially the Atlanta Braves. Mr. Shew served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1955 and was a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Shew was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Delores Green Shew, of the home, two sons Russell and wife Patti Shew, Jr and Randy Shew of Clemmons. A grandson Christopher Shew and a granddaughter Andrea Sheppherd, a great-granddaughter Hunter Shew, two brothers Tommy Shew and Johnny Shew both of Wilkes County, and a sister Lynda Branson of Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 8, 2016 at 10:00AM at Hayworth-Miller Lewisville Chapel. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 9:45 immediately prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC at 1:00PM with full military honors conducted by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard.

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