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Obbie Shepard Obituary

SHEPARD Obbie Lee Shepard, Jr., age 21, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011. Born December 23, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio, Obbie was a Christian and a graduate of Indian River High School in Massillon, Ohio. Preceded in death by his loving grandmother Sarah Ann Pearson-Martin. He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Phyllis Lacrystal Pearson; father, O. B. Lee (Evelyn) Shepard; brothers, Anthony Shepard, Brandon Lewis, Theron Nesbit, and Marshon Shepard; sisters, Tanisha Shepard, Nykila Shepard, Rickita Pressley, and Raven Shepard; grandmother, Lessie Fonville; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2011 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street, with family receiving friends from 1 p.m. until start of service. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery. To sign Obbie's online memory book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 2 to Sep. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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nick wheeler

June 7, 2012

R.I.P Obbie. you were like a brother to me and everyone that was in the squad. I want you to know that you will never be forgotten and will always be in my heart even in the worst times. i miss you obbie,

KHADIJAH JACKSON

January 5, 2012

L.I.P OBBIE WE MIZZ YOU SOOOO MUCH

Sameka Pearson

December 23, 2011

obbie you and grandma will always be in my heart,i think about you both all the time.you were more then just a cuzzin, you was my brother.ya'll will be missed..

chanel hernandez

December 23, 2011

Happy bday much love rest in heaven obbie love you and you will always have a pleace in my heart....

TY TABLER

December 3, 2011

RIP OBBIE LOVE YOU BRO WE ALL MISS YOU WE GONE KEEP LIVING FOR YOU. SAVE A SPOT IN HEAVEN FOR ME TILL THAT TIME COME.

Rickita Pressley

November 20, 2011

brother i miss u so much and theres not a day that goes by where i dont wish things could have been different and i could have stopped what occured on that day...my life will forever be different cause im missin a part of me when i lost u! i love u brother and i pray that u look down on me and i make u smile! love u brother!

juwanna calvin

November 18, 2011

...i really have nuthn to say but wat i can say is that i love u ur the best u was more then a big cuzzin ..u was like a big brutherr and u will allways be rembered and missed..i never thought i woulds see this day but i guess i did
#rip big cuzzin obbie tell grandma i said hie i luv yall so dearlyy...

September 20, 2011

Hey, Obbie. I want to thank you for all the help you gave me here in my classroom here at CHJCF. You were in my grad class and I can only say the most wonderful things about you. I cried when I heard. I will never forget you and your picture will always remain on the board in my classroom. You and that awesome smile will be greatly missed.

TE (a former teacher)

Erica C.

September 17, 2011

It's not goodbye, it's see you later. Mother to mother, my condolenses to you Ms. Shepard. I could not imagine how you've been feeling since the lost of your son but, just KNOW, GOD has claimed his angel back and HE will see you through your troubled times. 1love.

Marlene Hansard

September 8, 2011

Phyllis and Ob, Im so sorry for your lost, I only pray that the Lord continue too dispatch his Angels around you for years to come, Know that God will see you through, Lean no to your own understanding and in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path.

From the Family of
Marlene Hansard and Thomas Seals Sr.

Ashley Cardwell

September 7, 2011

May God bless your whole family especially your brother who always talked about you coming home..I just keep seeing you sitting on my moms porch taling to my brother..R.I.P. baby boy

LaVerne Moore

September 7, 2011

I am really sorry to hear about the lost of your son, you are in my prayer.

LaVerne Moore and family

Julia Thomas

September 7, 2011

Phyllis and family, Please know that I am praying with you and for you, I especially know how it feels, just know that your son and loved one will always be in your heart. Phyllis you will never be the same, Thank God for his unlimited power, everyday is a new day. May the mercies and blessings of Jesus Christ be upon you and your family and know God is picking his best flowers our sons are now Soldiers in the Army of the Lord!

khadijah jackson

September 7, 2011

dam obbie i miss u already its crazy how one day i see u and da next your gone its not fair... but i love U SOOO MUCH U WILL ALWAYS BE HERE WITH US... L.I.P OBBIE

India King

September 7, 2011

Tony;
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Obbie the last I seen you,we were at icon dancing and kicking it together..Now the thoughts of you not here is crazyyyy.. I know your in a better place tho..I'm sending my prayers to your family through this difficult time.. Gone but never forgotten.. Love always

September 7, 2011

Its crazy that I was just sitting talking about you the week before your death... saying how much I miss you because you use to make me laugh, especially when I got mad as hell. I send my prayers and deepest sympathy to your family. I will miss your laughter and big smile. May God be will your family as they go through this difficult time!.......
Love Always, B

Patrice Waddell

September 6, 2011

I miss you Obbie I wish this was all a dream but its real I love you and you gone but never forgotten

shanta smiley

September 6, 2011

i wish i could have made it today to see u for the last time to say my gud byes.. and to give ur family my blessings , and to let them know that ya will remain in my prays.. i'm goin to miss ur kool-aid smile... see u wen he calls 4 me to come home.. l.i.p. obbie u will be missed

blair ray

September 6, 2011

love u bro lost but not forgotten

Carlisha Austin

September 6, 2011

Shep!!! I miss u fam. I still can't believe u gone, this is foul foreal. You are def in a better place but I will always remember you as my big brudder. I love u honey. LIP Brudder =(

larrissa harding

September 6, 2011

may god bless this family in their time of greif remeber gods love heals all wounds big and small

Jamaica

September 6, 2011

I am so sorRy that yall lost yalls luv 1 he was so sweet an was a dear friend of my late lil bro Juve so I got 2 share sum of his life but why so young we never no but he will b missd dearly by our family 2 I will keep ur wole family in my prayers while yall try 2 get thru this it is goin 2 b hard bcuz I am already walkin this path of losin a luv 1 keep yall heads up an stay blessd always

Ebony Powell

September 6, 2011

Sorry for your lost. Please be strong and think of all the good memories of your son for he is at peace now. Phyllis you can call me anytime if you need to talk. Love you and the family. Ebony Powell

jazzmine fields

September 6, 2011

I miss you so much obbie I just wish this was all a lie or a bad dream I was just talking to you that day it hurts me to know I will never see your smile again ily nd imy save me a spot...

patty stoumile

September 6, 2011

my condolence & thoughts to the family. i will keep yall in my prayer. r.i.p. lil obbie.

Donna Farrow & F amily

September 6, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Krysta Pearson

September 6, 2011

Revelation 21:4
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.
Phyllis, Tony and Nisha, I am so sadden by the loss of our little Obbie, but we know one thing for sure, that he is resting in our Heavenly Fathers arms, and giving much love to his wonderful grandmother. I love you all, and I thank you for letting me share apart of my Little Obbie's life.

Time for me to go now, I won't say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky.
In the morning sunrise when all the world is new,
Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.

Time for me to leave you, I won't say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky.
In the evening sunset, when all the world is through,
Just look for me and love me, and I'll be close to you.

It won't be forever, the day will come and then
My loving arms will hold you, when we meet again.

Time for us to part now, we won't say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky.
Every waking moment, and all your whole life through
Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.

Just wish me to be near you,
And I'll be there with you.

Lea Snyder

September 6, 2011

My thoughts & prayers r wit Obbie`s family n this time of need... Remember tha good times u shared & cherish every moment u had... May God rest his soul!!! =)

Delniqua Cattling

September 6, 2011

OBBIE babe ima miss u booger butts.. its bringing tears to my eyes that im writing this abt you.. U are and always will be one of a kind.. ur at rest now.. til see eachother again homie..love you..

Michelle Miller (Linden-McKinley)

September 6, 2011

Nykilah,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your brother. Cherish all your memories and keep them close to your heart. Trust in the Lord and he will see you through this very difficult time.

Shannon Hinton

September 5, 2011

My heart goes out to Obbie Shepherd jr family and hope u all find strength to move on
GOD BLESS <3

Wanda Thomas

September 5, 2011

To phyllis and family,May god comfort you at this difficult time.My prayers are with you.Obbie you will be deeply missed.

CHICO MILLER

September 5, 2011

Mrs phyllis so so sorry to hear bout the family's lost now he's in a better place god calls all his kid's young the good die young just no Obbie was strong you raise a good man i love you Mrs phyllis my prayers are with yall R.I.P OBBIE

Juwanna calvin

September 4, 2011

My Dearest,Aunt Phyllis. I am so sorry for the lost of your son,I Love You,and can truely say I will miss Obbie i love him so so much word's can't express the way i feel aunt Phyllis let alone Tony and Nish what you all are going through .Love Alway's
R.I.P. LIL OBBIE.
#juwanna monae calvin

September 4, 2011

You will be truly missed and never forgotton.

L Tarver - Hackett

September 3, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the family of Obbie. Please know that you are in my prayers. I remember Obbie when he was a boy at Beck Urban Academy. Over the years I have encountered hundreds of children, but I remember Obbie for he ALWAYS had a huge beautiful smile on his face! I will always remember his smile! Please lean towards the Lord for HE alone shall sustain you.

Mandy Holland

September 3, 2011

To O.B. & family,
May GOD give you the strength you need to get through this time of loss and sorrow. I will keep you & family lifted in prayer. Know that it is always the darkest before the dawn.

Martin(Unclemadd) Mitchell

September 3, 2011

Damn it seemed like yesterday,you was running around fannies chasing tony& nish,Ive lost so much family this year and yes you are family,that i will truely miss,it was to soon may the lord bless the family in these ruff times

Yvette Butler

September 3, 2011

Big Brother I am sorry about your loss.I will continue to pray for you and your family.

Jesse Mckinley

September 3, 2011

Sorry for your lost I will keep you in my prayers

Rahben Johnson

September 3, 2011

My prayers are with you and your family if there is anything I can do im here for you my condolence

CEBRINA WHITE-HAVENER

September 3, 2011

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU LOST I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS

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