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Randy Shepherd, 60, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Mission Health Hospital. Mr. Shepherd was born in Asheville, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Delyn Shepherd and is survived by his mother, Betty Shepherd. He was the youngest of five children and is also survived by Rex Shepherd and wife Kim, Linda Vonette Shepherd, Gay Shepherd and Toni Dillingham.
Randy was a 1982 graduate of Asheville High School where he was a standout athlete in basketball and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Randy went on to attend and play basketball at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, 1982-1987. Following graduation, Randy joined the basketball ministry Spirit Express in Memphis, Tennessee. He served with Spirit Express from 1988-1992. In 1993, Randy along with Jamie Johnson, co-founded Crossfire Ministries, based in Asheville, NC. Randy was blessed to share the gospel around the world in 68 countries and 45 states. Anyone who knew Randy was aware of his compassion for the lost. Many considered Randy to be much like the Apostle Paul because of his heart-felt boldness to share the “Good News of Jesus Christ” with the world around him. Crossfire will miss Randy but Randy’s co-founding teammate Jamie and those who serve with the ministry will continue sharing Christ for many years to come.
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, the receiving of friends will take place from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Rd., Asheville, NC, 28806. The service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Following the service, the graveside will take place at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory, Asheville.
If you choose to give a memorial gift, the family requests that you consider giving to Crossfire Ministries, 22 C New Leicester Hwy, PMB 145, Asheville, NC 28806 or donations can be made online at Crossfireministry.com
Jesus said: I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father but by Me. John 14:6