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Barry Shepard Obituary

Barry Walker Shepard, 68, of Hernando, Florida, departed life on February 24, 2025.
He was born in Bronx, New York on October 22, 1956 to the late Walter L. Shepard and Willie Mae Shepard.
Barry worked at American Stock Exchange as a Reporter, Supervisor and Manager for 32 years or more, until his retirement in the year of 2006. Barry was a loving and dedicated person to his family.
He loved his music, all kinds of sports and spending time with his family. He was a quiet, yet very friendly person.
Barry leaves to cherish his memory his wife, of 38 years, Gloria Shepard; one son, Marques Shepard (of the home); one daughter, Brittany Shepard (of the home); one sister, Sarah; in-laws, Shirley and Lott Tomlinson (of Orlando, Florida), and a host of cousins and friends, including long time friends from AMEX.
A Public Viewing will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Roberts of Ocala-West Chapel, 6241 SW State Rd 200, Ocala, Florida 34476, from 11:30 AM until 3:00 PM, with the Funeral Service starting at 2:00 PM.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Roberts of Ocala.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by 352 Today on Feb. 28, 2025.

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Stu

March 1, 2025

Barry was a great person with wonderful insights and a joy to be around. May his memory be a blessing.

Rich

February 28, 2025

My man, always.

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