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Robert Shepard Obituary

Robert B. Shepard, Jr. -MACON - Robert B. Shepard, Jr., age 93, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011. -Mr. Shepard was born in Richmond, Virginia to the late Robert B. Shepard, Sr. and Wilhelmina Diestel Shepard. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre and was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base. A lifelong member of Liberty United Methodist Church, he served many years as the church treasurer and was a member of the Methodist Men of Liberty United Methodist Church. Mr. Shepard was predeceased by his brother, Charles D. Shepard; and daughter-in-law, Yalinda Shepard. -He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Hudson Shepard of Macon; children, Robert B. Shepard III (Patty) of Huntsville, Alabama, Neva S. Young (Tate) of Houston, Texas, and Bruce Shepard of Macon; grandchildren, Natalie S. Bagwell (Chip) and Robert B. Shepard IV, both of Huntsville, Maggie D. Shepard of Atlanta, and Victoria Young of Houston; and two great grandchildren. -The family may be contacted at the residence of Bruce Shepard and will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday at Crest Lawn. -Graveside services will be 11A.M. Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The Reverend Billy Oliver and the Reverend Bob Shell will officiate. -In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Liberty United Methodist Church, 6511 Houston Road, Macon, Georgia 31216. -Please sign the online registry at www.crestlawnfuneral.com. -Crest Lawn Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Robert Shepard

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Published by The Telegraph on Feb. 20, 2011.

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Caity Webb

February 22, 2011

Maggie and Mr. Shepard-
I'm sos sorry about your loss. You both, and the rest of your family, are in my thoughts during this hard time.

February 21, 2011

My condolences to the family....I have fond memories of Bobby and Charles when we lived on Allen Road.,,,Jean Cowart Fleming

Picture was taken July 4, 1934 Bobby is the tall good looking guy in the center. I'm the little guy in the chair.We are all First Cousins

Dan Lindsey

February 20, 2011

Bobby Shepard, was my first cousin. He was sixteen years older than me. I didn't know much about his life. We grew up in different areas and due to our age difference we didn't know much about each others life.Death, is something we all have in common, but when you lose a loved one, it sure does hurt. My first bike was Bobby's. He moved up to driving cars and his bike was handed down to me.My prayers and condolences goes out to Dot and family. Dan Lindsey

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