Sheldon Pepper Obituary
Born in Bridgeton to the late Milton Pepper and Emma Warfle Pepper, he had been a Cumberland County resident most of his life. He was a graduate of Bridgeton High School Class of 1967, and had attended the Rhode Island School of Design, where he had graduated with a Bachelors Degree. Sheldon had been half owner and operator of Pepper Construction, along with his brother Ray since 1985, prior to that their father had run the business which opened in 1952. In his free time, he enjoyed working on his art, and was a talented artist.
He is survived by; his brother Ray Pepper (June); three nieces, Kerri, Denise and Lisa; one nephew, Ryan; and four grand nieces and nephews, Emmelyn, Brode, Jacob and Samantha. He was preceded in death by; his parents, Milton and Emma Pepper.
Funeral Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at Dividing Creek Baptist Cemetery. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website, www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.
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Bill and Paul Ritter
December 29, 2025
Sincere condolences to Ray and the Pepper family on Sheldon´s passing as we recall our relationship with Pepper Construction on the Bridgeton waterfront project back in the day. Ritter Construction.
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Adeleen M. Jones
December 26, 2025
With loving condolences to all the Pepper family and to to you Raymond. I never forgot your brother Sheldon and how dearing he was to me and my twin sister!! Sincerely, Adeleen Mother Jones
Janice Laws
December 26, 2025
To the Pepper Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Sheldon was always so kind and thoughtful to me over the years. He was good to his mother over the years. She loved riding in his convertible.
With love and sympathy,
Janice Laws
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