Mr. John Harold Sheppard Sr.
Mr. John Harold Sheppard Sr.
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John was born and raised in Millville, He was the son of late Pete and Frances Sheppard, brother to Lorraine Sheppard.
John graduated from Millville Senior High Class of 1971 and attended Cumber County College, he then continued his education and graduated receiving his bachelors degree at Glassboro College. After college he served one term in the United States Air Force, he worked at Bayside State Prison for 27 years. Once he retired John traveled the country with his beloved wife Jane, he loved being outdoors and riding his Harley made him feel free and brought joy to his life.
Taken from us too soon, John was a selfless and kind man who would do anything to lend a hand he will forever be missed.
He is survived by his loving wife Jane Sheppard; daughter Rebecca Ashley; daughter Patricia Alagarin; son John Sheppard Jr.; step-son James Allen Jr.; step-daughter Alisha Medrano; step-son Aaron Cohen; step-son Lance Cohen; step-son Brandan Cohen; and grandchildren Krista, Kiana, Gracen, Brandon, Courtney, Dennis Mikey Jr., Isabella, Zachary, Sarah
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