Bennett Gray Shupe known as Benny Shupe age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, May4th in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Mr. Shupe was born in Grayson County, Virginia on July 13, 1939 to Malcom and Eva Rector Shupe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Timmy Shupe.

He is survived by his wife Patsy Dills Shupe of Galax, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law Bonnie and Junior Blackburn of Galax, Virginia, several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Edmonds Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Lindquist officiating.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations to the Edmonds Cemetery, 202 Golf View Lane, Ennice, North Carolina 28623.