Photo courtesy of Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home
Hoover, Alabama
1951 - 2018
Stephen Norwood Shepherd of Hoover, AL, passed away on Friday, January 12, surrounded by family. Steve was born on December 28, 1951 in Charlotte, NC to Victor and Sarah Shepherd. Steve was a proud alumnus (1974) of The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. In 1978, Steve earned his degree in Dentistry from Emory University in Atlanta. Steve loved being a Dentist and had a successful practice until his retirement.
Steve is survived by his wife Lynn, identical twin brother, Bob (Ann) of Greensboro, NC, sister Sally West (Steve) of Graham, NC, daughter Julie Hartline (Brian) of Lakeland, FL, son Woody Shepherd of Logan, UT, daughter Farah Holcombe (Eric) of Oneonta, AL, and daughter Kristin Puett (Ryan) of Hoover, AL. He adored his grandchildren Emily, Andrew, Olivia, Alice, Waylon, Wyatt, and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1-2, Monday, January 15, 2018, at Hunter Street Baptist Church. Memorial service will follow at 2:00, Brian Hinton officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider a donation to the American Diabetes Association or the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.
Dr Shepherd was my dentist for years. He was a great dentist, he made you feel so comfortable and at ease. RIP
Emmett Haislip
September 16, 2022 | Irondale, AL | Friend
Steve (although I was only able to refer to him as that for a few weeks), was "my Senior" my freshman year at The Citadel. He was an excellent company commander and example to all H Company "knobs". I sure he was a great dentist and I wish I could have seen him again. I was saddened to hear his name read last night at the Summerville Citadel Club muster but I am certain he leaves behind a family that shares his values.
J Ashley Brown
March 21, 2018 | Summerville, SC
Lynn and family, so sorry to hear of Stephen's passing. He was such a kind man and a wonderful dentist. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debra Kabcenel
January 24, 2018 | Alabaster, AL
Allways sorry to hear of the passing of a classmate. Truly, the good die young. Steve will be missed by all.
Reggie Sealey
January 16, 2018 | Upper Marlboro, MD
Steve was one of the nicest and most pleasant men I have ever known. He was a great father and Biblical husband to Lynn. He loved Lynn like Christ loved the Church. In the over 25 years I knew Steve I never saw him lose his temper. Steve and Lynn were married in our home. Steve needed someone like Lynn and Lynn was a perfect match. What Scripture described Steve ? Most of us are familiar with 1st Corinthians 13. If you have not read it lately please do so. The whole chapter is about love....
Jim & Judy Holliman
January 15, 2018 | Hoover, AL
Shepherd Family,
Dr. Shepherd was so nice and we miss seeing him at his practice. What a great man and gentle soul. I always thought so much of him and he never got mad at me for not flossing. He will be missed.
Doug Brown
January 13, 2018 | Hoover, AL
