Harry Wingfield Louthan Shepherd, Sr. (Pete), age 68, surrounded by family, went to be

with the Lord on June 8, 2021. He was a US Navy Veteran, owner of Shepherd's

Waterfront Properties, and a proud member of the GHS Class of 1970. He is both a

Mayflower and a Jamestown descendent. He had a relative who was killed at the Alamo.

He is a Ruritan Forever and a Tom Downing Fellow. He was preceded in death by his

parents, Dr. Richard Thomas and Mrs. Mildred Louthan Shepherd, and brother in law, John

Stanley Clements, Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou; sister Almeda Clements; brother Thomas

(Ginny); sons, Peter Todd (Betsy), Harry Wingfield Louthan, Jr (Melissa); and Cameron

(Natalie); 7 grandchildren: Peter Thomas, Lucy, Mason, Eli, Locksley, Winston, and Harry

Wingfield Louthan Shepherd III. Also survived by godson Matt Molter, sister in law JoAnn

Nystrom (Jon), and brother in law Bruce Hogge (Karen). Also survived by Niece Carroll

Ann Lewter (John), Nephew Stan (Julie), Great nieces Matison, Grace, and Carlie, and

Great Nephew Jack. Pete's brothers by different mothers are Don Molter, Arthur Carr,

Eugene Washer, and 3 Lawrence brothers Larry, Bill, & Lew.

Pete was smart, witty, and a natural born leader, organizer, and spontaneous orator. He

was President of the Gloucester-Mathews-Middlesex Board of Realtors; President of the

Gloucester Point Rotary Club; President of the Abingdon Ruritan Club; Board President of

Jamestown Education Center; Ruritan Zone 4 Governor Chesapeake District; Ruritan

Lieutenant Governor Chesapeake District; Board Member & Secretary Treasurer,

Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of Property Services. Pete was a Mason in

Urbanna Royal Arch Chapter No. 59 and Penn-Neck Commandry No. 33 Knights Templar of

Virginia. He was a member of the Gloucester Historical Society, Colonial Corvette Club,

Middlesex Shooting Sports Club, INO Hunt Club, & the INO Hearts Group. In his spare time

he played tennis, bridge, planned bus trips to Dover Delaware, hunted, fly fished and

traveled with Mary Lou.

This was Pete's 3rd bout with cancer. He fought the good fight. On the morning of June 8th,

he proclaimed that he wanted to go home-his Heavenly Home. At 4 52 pm he was with

Jesus.

A Going Home Service, conducted by Rev Sven vanBaars, will be

held Saturday, June 12th, 11:00 am, Abingdon Episcopal Church, 4645 George Washington

Memorial Highway, Gloucester, VA 23061. Interment will follow the service, followed by a

Celebration of Life at the Abingdon Ruritan Club, 8784 Guinea Road, Hayes, VA 23972.

Andrews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Daily Press on Jun. 10, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Shepherd

Sponsored by Andrews Funeral Home - Gloucester.

11 Entries

Larry Lawrence

March 2, 2024

Pete, it has been over 21/2 years since your passing. Still miss our chats and our love for tennis. You are missed by many people

Woody James

June 3, 2023

Brother Pete was a fine gentleman and a wonderful friend. I miss him.

JAMES TOWELL

June 14, 2021

"Uncle" Pete and Family:
What a beautiful tribute to you and your family they held yesterday at Abington Church. It was followed by a "Homegoing" Reception at "your" Abington Ruritans Club. You would have really loved everything! Thanks for your friendship, community service, and love to us all. The Towell Team

Ellen Harris White

June 11, 2021

I have many fond memories of the Shepherd Family in our community in the 50's and 60's. Great family, wonderful friends, always active in school, church, and civic organizations, as well as local charities. In those days Pete was "Tinker." Sincerest sympathy to Mary Lou, his children and grandchildren, Al and Tommy, as well as his extended family.

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Jeffery miller

June 11, 2021

To the family very sorry for your loss. Pete will be missed . Met Pete on the tennis courts , he was very Passionate on the court.

Gwen McComas

June 10, 2021

Pete is well known in the Middle Peninsula, he will be missed my many. Farewell Pete, I know your glad to be at home now.

Dian DeMille

June 10, 2021

So sorry to hear of Pete's passing. He was a good friend when I moved to Gloucester. I will always remember his jokes and card tricks. Sending sincere sympathy to his family and friends.

woody james

June 10, 2021

He was a fine and cheerful friend since my high school days and later a very beloved Masonic Brother. I will miss him greatly.

Peggy Douglas

June 10, 2021

I am sad by the passing of Pete. He was such a kind and caring person. He had a personality that was infectious. I shall cherish our bus trips to Dover. He made everyone feel so welcome and glad you were going.
My deepest sympathy to all of his love ones. I ask God to give you peace and comfort now and in the days ahead. I know you will cherish all the precious memories you have of him and may they be eternal. RIP friend. I know you are now pain free and waiting for the glorious day you will be with all your friends and love ones.
With love,
Peggy Douglas
Hayes, Va

Thomas Washer

June 10, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person whom I will cherish forever. He means the world to me. A friend like no other. We ARE forever linked. My Birthday is now yours to be celebrated each year. Rest In Peace .

Millard and Marty Thacker

June 9, 2021

Saddened for the loss of a committed and dedicated fellow Ruritan. Marty and I extend our deepest and most sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers for Mary Lou and the entire family. Pete's humor and smiles will be missed by all. He was a true gentleman and a strong community-minded person in every aspect. It was an honor to have known him, as a fellow Ruritan and as a friend.

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