Firefighter Ray J. Shenefield

Photo of Firefighter Ray J. Shenefield
Last Call: Sun, Dec 30th, 1990
Date of Incident: Sun, Dec 30th, 1990
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Service Time: 18 years
Age: 57

Survivors

His wife Helen Francis, sons Terry and Greg, and daughters Sue, Shelley, and Myra

Incident

Firefighter Shenefield died fighting a fire that broke out at a mining lab just two doors from his home. He was the first firefighter on the scene.

His last reported words were to the neighbor whose house was between his and the fire: "My God! We have to get this under control before it takes your home and then mine!"

Agency

Johns Creek Volunteer Fire Department Patch
8094 Meta Highway
Pikeville, Kentucky 41501

Tributes

There are 2 tributes for Firefighter Ray J. Shenefield.

Firefighter Ray J. Shenefield
Left by Shelley Trippe & Sue Gibson on Friday, July 11th, 2008

Daddy was a wonderful person.

He never met a stranger.

He taught us love and compassion. He taught us to always give of ourselves without thought of what we may receive in return and to help our fellow man.

He proved that he lived what he taught by giving his life fighting a fire to protect others lives and homes.

He is sadly missed by his children and grandchildren.