Darell William “Billy” Shockey, age 88 of Moorefield, WV, passed away Sunday evening, January 4, 2026, at his residence. Born on July 1, 1937, near Moorefield, WV, he was the son of the late William Easton Shockey and Eliza Catherine Fitzwater Shockey. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Pearl Marie Crawford Shockey in May 2012 as well as two sisters, Elva Wratchford and Evelyn Ratliff.
Billy led a wonderful life filled with adventure. A true lover of the outdoors, he cherished the thrill of hunting and fishing. He was an avid gardener. Even after moving to town, his passion for gardening flourished in the backyard, bringing fresh produce to the table. A skilled carpenter and woodworker, Billy’s hands were never idle. He loved baseball and the Atlanta Braves and became a familiar face at MHS girls’ softball games. Billy always had a joke to tell and never met a stranger.
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