In Re Shermer

HUDSON, Judge.

The district court terminated the parental rights of Jimmy Shermer (“respondent”) as to his son Buddy on September 19, 2001. Respondent appealed, arguing that there was not clear, cogent, and convincing evidence to support the trial court’s findings and conclusions. We agree and reverse the decision of the district court.

BACKGROUND

Respondent and Terri McDowell are the biological parents of Ernest Lee Shermer, born September 18, 1986, and Buddy Edward Shermer, born October 8, 1988. Both children are currently residing in foster care under the supervision of the Wilkes County…