Billy Andrew Shaver's Obituary
Billy Andrew Shaver, 85, of Richfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Stanly Manor.
His funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Alleghany Global Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Fred Ingle officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 until 2:45 PM prior to the service.
Born August 9, 1940, in Rowan County, Billy was the son of the late Daniel Shaver and Artie Treece Shaver Earnhardt. He graduated with honors from Rockwell High School in 1958. He attended Zion Methodist Church until joining Alleghany Methodist Church in 1960. He retired from a long career in the textile industry and was a devoted member of Alleghany Global Methodist Church. Billy began his career at Cannon Mills in Kannapolis and concluded his working years at Perfect Fit in Richfield.
Billy will be remembered as a kind, hardworking, and thoughtful man, one who always put his family first. A faithful husband and loving father, he was a steady provider and a gentle presence in the lives of those he loved. He enjoyed tending a small hobby farm with a plentiful vegetable garden and animals including goats, chickens, cows, and a donkey. He could often be found hauling hay or working outdoors—places where he felt most at peace.
He loved music, especially the old church hymns, and for many years he sang joyfully in the choir whenever his health allowed. Billy also loved sports, traveling with his wife, and attending concerts to hear a variety of gospel music groups.
Billy is survived by his wife, Kirksey Michael Shaver, and his son, Kelvin Shaver, both of Richfield, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings Kenneth Shaver, Roy Shaver, Clara Mae Shaver Basinger, and Floyd Shaver.
The family requests that memorials be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Murray and the staff of Stanly Manor for their loving and compassionate care of Mr. Shaver during his time there.
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