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Guy Shepherd Obituary
CLAYTON, N.C. - Guy L. Shepherd, 54, passed away May 15, 2021, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
He was born Oct. 11, 1966, in Goshen, Indiana, and lived most of his life in the Elkhart area. A skilled welder, Guy worked 23 years at Utilimaster. Six years ago he and his wife moved to Clayton, North Carolina, working in the RV industry as an experienced serviceman.
Left to hold cherished memories are his wife Gayle; mother Janice Burdine of Natural Bridge, Virginia; sons Nicolas (Amber) and Brandon (Amanda) of Indiana and their families; half-brothers Rich (Rikki) and Jason and (Liz) of Wyoming; step-daughter Arica of Indiana; eight grandchildren; and many aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Guy was predeceased by his father, Bob Shepheard; grandparents George and Raetta Shepherd, and Lloyd and Ruth Mishler; and father-in-law William Russell.
Married March 18, 1994, Guy and Gayle spent many happy hours fishing at their favorite lake in southern Michigan. Not only passionate about fishing, Guy also loved mushroom hunting, NASCAR (Denny Hamlin), ham radio, and the color blue. Guy's outgoing personality formed strong friendships. His readiness to help someone when needed knew no limits.
A wonderful husband and son a true friend - all that and more describes Guy. He will always be loved and missed by his family, many friends and beloved dogs.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton, North Carolina.
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Sam Sizemore
April 12, 2023
Gayle, I'm so shocked and in complete disbelief that Guy ,that sweet, full of life man that I worked and partied and fished with, the only real friend I had in Elkhart died before me. No way that was supposed to happen. I am so sorry for your loss Galye.
Tom Metz
February 14, 2023
I injoyed working and hanging out with Guy at the M-40 speedway miss those days you left us way to soon
Tom Metz
June 7, 2021
Guy was a great coworker and freand went mushroom hunting and went to M40 speadway with him and cut wood sorry for your loss
Mark Kajzer
June 7, 2021
Was shocked to learn about this. Guy was a great coworker and a good friend all the years we worked together at Utilimaster. Gayle, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the entire family.
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Mark Kajzer
June 7, 2021
Was shocked to learn about this. Guy was a great coworker and a good friend all the years we worked together at Utilimaster. Gayle, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the entire family.
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Jun
10
Celebration of Life
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
McLaurin Funeral Home & Pinecrest Memorial Park12830 US 70 Business Hwy W, Clayton, NC 27520
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