Roy Edward Shepherd Jr.

Roy Edward Shepherd Jr. obituary, Lynchburg, VA

Roy Edward Shepherd Jr.

Roy Shepherd Obituary

Visit the Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Lynchburg website to view the full obituary.
Roy Edward Shepherd Jr., 48 of Appomattox, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was the son of the late Roy Edward Shepherd Sr. and is survived by his mother Carolyn Allen of Lynchburg. He is also survived by his brother Mark Shepherd and wife Dora Shepherd of Goode, his sisters; Mary Shepherd Brewer and Betty Kesler, both of Lynchburg, Ellen Taylor of Evington, and Susan Tillmon of Stafford Va. In addition, he is survived by multiple nieces and nephews and his cats Spike, Rebel, and Frances.
Roy Jr. was born on November 4, 1973. He attended school at E. C. Glass High School then pursued his career in automotive and marine upholstery.
Roy Jr. loved fishing with his best friend Lafayette Williams, putting together model cars, and spending time spoiling his cats.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 6pm to 8pm at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory 220 Breezewood Drive Lynchburg. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 6pm at Tharp Funeral Home with Pastor Sue Keen officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Appomattox Animal Shelter.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Lynchburg

220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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