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Ben Shepard Obituary

Service for Mr. Ben Shepard, 81, will be Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Tallassahatchie Baptist Church, Pastor Fred Jemison will officiate. Interment in Lily Rhoden Cemetery. He passed away on Tuesday. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Rebecca Shepard; sons, Dennis (Stephanie), of Alabaster, Darryl (Betty), of Grayson, Ga.; daughter, Sandra (Darryl) Gordon, of Douglasville, Ga.; brother, Gerry Shepard, of Childersburg; sisters, Shirley Stokes, of Los Angeles, Calilf., Annie Lois (Aaron) Thompson, of Washington, D.C., Christine (Otha) Calhoun, of Lanham, Mass. and Janice Shepard, of Childersburg; seven grandchildren; one great- grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Sims Funeral Services will direct.

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Published by The Daily Home on Jan. 13, 2017.

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Barbara Hickman

January 17, 2017

Rebecca, Tip and I are so very sorry to learn of the passing of Ben. We will be praying for you and your family during this time of great loss of such a fine man.

January 16, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss...
M. Kelli Sanford

Christy White-Porter

January 14, 2017

Sandra and family,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Letting go of someone so dear is never easy, but may your memories of good times sustain you. Love you!

January 14, 2017

Regina Heyward

January 13, 2017

My Sincerest Condolences to the Shepard Family.
Love Always,
Regina Heyward & Family

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Cleda Shepard-McKenzie

January 13, 2017

It was with great sadness that we learned of Ben's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

January 13, 2017

Dennis...With deepest condolences to your family; keeping you in our prayers.
Denise Richardson
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Linda Johnson

January 13, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family. Fly high Mr. Ben!!

Latrice M.

January 13, 2017

May your memories of Mr. Shepard live within your heart.

Margaret Hughes-Jackson

January 13, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Genora M. Hale

January 13, 2017

Thoughts and prayer are with the family during this time of bereavement.

Cedric and Sharon Hughes

January 12, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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