Reginald Shepherd

Reginald Shepherd -PENSACOLA, FL - Reginald Shepherd, age 45, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 surrounded by people he loved and who loved him. He was the son of Blanche Berry and grew up in Bronx, New York, and in Macon, Georgia with his aunt Mildred Swint following his mother's death. Reginald attended Bennington College, Brown University and the University of Iowa. He taught literature and creative writing. He published five books of poetry, a book of essays and edited two anthologies of poetry. He recently completed a sixth poetry volume and second essay collection that will be published posthumously. He recently received a Guggenheim Fellowship for his writing and was the 2007 Florida Silver Medalist for Poetry. -Survivors include his long-term partner, Robert Philen; his sister, Regina Graham; his aunt Mildred Swint and many dear friends across the country. -Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at St. Monica's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Teresa B. Leifur officiating. -In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Reginald's name to Covenant Hospice, 5041 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida or a charity of your choice. -Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.