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Edgar Sheppard Obituary

Sheppard Edgar M., Jr. Passed away at the age of 100 on October 19, 2024. He lived most of his life in the Philadelphia, PA area and most recently in Blue Bell, PA. There will be a Memorial Service at St. Paul's Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118 on Wednesday, January 22 at 10:00 A.M. with a reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, The Frederick Gunn School, The Veterans Administration or The MS Society. www.lownes.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 12, 2025.

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