Richard K. “Rick” Shrewsbury, age 80, of Grandview, WV passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at a Rainelle Health Facility.

He was born on December 14, 1945 at Piney View, WV, to the late Jackson C. Shrewsbury and Verna Stewart Shrewsbury.

Rick was married to Darlena J. Epling on April 28, 1978, and is surviving him.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Ray Wise and wife Carol; a sister Margurite Bowles and husband Noah; sister Goldie Peraset and husband Sammy; sister Hattie Cavaliero and husband Frank; sister Clara Ratliff and husband Garland; sister Violet Everage and husband Donald; sister Juanita Williams and husband Nathan.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Darlena; a brother Jack Shrewsbury and wife Dorothy, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and his beloved pet Bandit.

Rick graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict, where he was a Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Award and the Air Medal. He also served in the Color Guard/Honor Guard, where he participated in the burial of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the inauguration of President Richard M. Nixon. He was honorably discharged from the United States Military in July of 1971.

Later in life, Rick earned several degrees in Business Accounting. Business Administration, and Business Administration Management through Beckley College, graduating with honors.

Rick and his wife formerly were active members of Victory Baptist Church. Rick enjoyed fishing, traveling, watching WVU football and basketball games, performing magic tricks, coin collecting, and spending time with family. Rick had a big personality and loved to make jokes. His presence will be missed by many.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Amos E. Quesenberry Peace Chapel of Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley, WV on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with Mr. Dale Hicks officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services on Thursday at the funeral home. 

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. 

Military Rites will be provided by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard. 

Private online condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net. 

Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV.