Omer Earl “Bud” Shires, Jr. age 88, of Narrow Passage Road, Eagle Rock, Virginia went to be with his Lord and savior, Friday, August 21, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 16, 1938 in Ronceverte, West Virginia to the late Omer Earl Shires, Sr. and Nina Virginia Hefner Shires. He was a retired deputy for the Botetourt County Sheriffs Office for 28 years and a member of Faith Baptist Church, Covington. He loved to fish, especially deep-sea fishing, and loved to sit on his porch and watch humming birds. He loved the sheriff’s office, his church, the Lord and his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Ann Bostic Young; and son, Thomas Christopher Shires. He is survived by his wife Patricia Simpson Shires of Eagle Rock; three daughters, Penny Shires Lacks (Freddie) of Covington, Sarah Shires Kitt (Mark “Bill”, II) of Eagle Rock; Heather Shires Badley (Jed) of Blackstone, Va; a son, Shawn Douglas Shires of Clifton Forge; nine grandchildren, Adam Lacks (Morganne), Shawn Lacks (Kelli), Mackenzie Grace Lacks (Marcus Fowler), Ryder Kitt, Ashtyn Kitt, Nova Kitt, Layla Badley, Hailey Badley and Lily Badley; six great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend special thanks to his church family, ACG Hospice, and his sister-in-law for being there for the family in such a difficult time. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 1:00PM at Faith Baptist Church, Covington with Reverend Billy Price and Mr. Chris Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. Pallbearers will be Adam Lacks, Shawn Lacks, Tony Cahoon, Mike Harris, JR Kitt, Ricky Eubanks, Marcus Fowler and Colton Bryant. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM until time of service at the church. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Faith Baptist Church, 311 Jackson Dr. Covington, Virginia 24426.