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JOSEPH SHEPHERD Obituary

SHEPHERD, Joseph Joseph Shepherd, age 90, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away July 31, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 5, 1930, the son of William and Marinda Shepherd. On June 23, 1962, he married Melva Baker Bowman. They attended Princeton Pike Church of God. Joe is survived by his wife, Melva; two sons, Don (Cheryl) Bowman, Oxford, Ohio, Ron (Mary) Bowman, Davenport, Florida; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother; Oscar (Diane) Shepherd, Morrow, Ohio; many nieces, nephews, and friends. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at 11, at Princeton Pike Church of God, with visitation preceding from 10-11, officiated by Pastor Barry Clardy. Burial will be at Rose Hill Burial Park.

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Published by Journal-News on Aug. 3, 2020.

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Clyde Randall Patrick

August 5, 2020

I met Joe a few years ago and found out that we knew the same people from many years ago when he worked at Pillsbury on Eaton Rd in Hamilton Ohio. I will remember him as a great man, a Christian, and from his visits to McDonald's. Prayers to his family and many friends.

John Lenhoff

August 4, 2020

I am blessed to have known Joe as my friend.

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