Billy Martin Shepherd, Sr., age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 1, 2013. Born in Monroe County, MS, he was the son of the late Fletcher Brian Shepherd and Lettie Smith Shepherd. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Juanita Lang.
Billy was a longtime member of Englewood Baptist Church and former member of Edgemont Baptist Church. A faithful servant of God, Billy served as Director of Royal Ambassadors of both churches and a group leader for the Awana Club at Englewood. He retired after 35 years with Barcalounger in 2000.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Coleman Shepherd; daughter, Sandra Liles and husband Bobby of Rocky Mount; son, Billy Martin Shepherd, Jr. and wife Dianna of Whitakers; grandchildren, Cody Robinson, Haylee Liles, both of Rocky Mount and Paige Shepherd of Whitakers; sister, Nelle Sullivan of Jackson, MS; and brother, Daniel Shepherd of Amory, MS. Billy will also be missed by his beloved dog, Abbey.
The family will receive friends 1:00pm to 2:30pm Thursday, April 04, 2013 at Englewood Baptist Church and other times at the home. A service to celebrate the life of Billy will be held at 2:30pm in the sanctuary with Rev. Michael Cloer officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of Hospice of Nash General, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804 or the Duke Eye Center, DUMC - 3802, 2351 Erwin Road, Durham NC 27710.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Englewood Baptist Church
1350 S. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount , NC 27804
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Thursday 4/4, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Service
Englewood Baptist Church
1350 S. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount , NC 27804
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Thursday 4/4, 2:30 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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To Mary and Family – I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Shepherd’s passing. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers. In Deepest Sympathy, Dale Potter
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