Roy Shepherd
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Roy Shepherd, 86, of Lorain, passed away Friday, in the Lake Pointe Health Care Center of Lorain, following a long illness.
He was born in Greenville, Alabama, coming to Elyria in 1952, moving to Lorain in 2004. He was employed as a laborer for the ABEX Corporation, retiring after 23 years of service.
Mr. Shepherd was a Honorable World War II veteran, serving in the European-African-Middle Eastern Wars where he received 4 Bronze Stars and 1 Bronze Arrow Head Medal. A member of Second Baptist Church of Elyria, and was a Mason while in Alabama. He enjoyed farming and gardening and working in his yard.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Johnnie Pearl (nee Payne); sons, Ronnie (Angela) Shepherd of Lorain, Bobby (Marte) Shepherd of Beechwood, Craig (Lonna) Shepherd, Johnny (Vilma) Shepherd both of Dallas, Texas, Mark (Penny) Shepherd of Dayton; daughters, Joanne (James) Tucker and Minerva Daniels both of Elyria, Betty (Michael) Menifield of Detroit, Michigan, Bonnie (Jimi) Pardon of Lorain; 25 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren; brothers, Joe (Lillie) Powell, Walter (Alice) Powell all of Elyria, Dempsey (Mary) Powell of Birmingham, Alabama, Wylie (Ethel) Powell of Greenville, Alabama; sisters, Corrie Hamilton of Mobile, Alabama, Leola Gettis of Goodwater, Alabama, Johnnie Lowery and Lillie (Ervin) Cheatham of Birmingham, Alabama; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Glenda Corn; parents, Robert Shepherd and Leona Shepherd-Powell; brothers, Earlie Shepherd, Nelson Powell, Jim Powell; sisters, Lula Mae Smith, Eula Hines, Roberta Murphy, Ruthie Mae White.
Friends may call Friday, December 28th, 2007 from 11 A.M. until time of service at 12 Noon in the Second Baptist Church, 427
Chapman Lane, Elyria, where the Rev. Dr. Carl P. Small, Pastor, will officiate services.
Burial to follow in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria. Veteran Honors provided by VFW Post 1079. Online condolences may be directed to carterfuneralhome@yahoo.com. Carter Funeral Homes, Inc., Elyria, will be in charge of funeral services.
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Comment from
Jean L
December 24, 2007, 12:18 pm
My sympathy goes out to the shepherd family, sorry to hear about your loved on.
Abby Lowery-Capers
Comment from
The Harlows
December 25, 2007, 2:01 am
Johnnie and Vilma,
Friends, our hearts are breaking for you. Please know you and your entire extended family are in our sincere prayers. We so wish we could be there to support you during this most difficult time.
Love in Christ,
Carl and Toni
Comment from
LaVerne Rhinehart
December 26, 2007, 8:10 am
My sincerest and deepest heartfelt sypathies, in the loss of Mr. Shepherd. May God be with you all.
Comment from
Ella Wells
December 31, 2007, 8:53 am
Minerva, Joanne, and the entire Shepherd family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, husband, & brother. May God give you comfort and strength to endure during this time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray & Ella Wells & Family
Kissimmee, FL
Comment from
Ray & Ella Wells
December 31, 2007, 9:11 am
To the entire Shepherd Family, our deepest sympathy to you. May God give you comfort during this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ray & Ella Wells
Kissimmee, FL
Comment from
Lanette Wingard
December 31, 2007, 1:44 pm
My deepest sypathy is extended to the Shepherd and Powell families, I have many fond memories of your family, and know that you have, and cherish, many more. I pray that your memories will give you strength during this tiime.
Please know that my prayers are with you,
Lanette Wingard
Jonesboro, GA
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