Walter Hugh Sheppard

Walter Hugh Sheppard obituary, Stone Mountain, GA

Walter Hugh Sheppard

Walter Sheppard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wages & Sons Funeral Home - Stone Mountain Chapel on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Walter Hugh Sheppard, age 85 of Good Hope, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Born on March 12, 1937 in Atlanta, Fulton County, GA to the late Arthur Jhue Sheppard and Mildred Jenkins Sheppard. Walter was preceded in death by infant brother, Robert Sheppard. Surviving are wife of 66 years, Peggy Ann Bryant Sheppard; daughter, Deborah (Alan) Sullivan; daughter, Susan (Robbie) Dunning; son, David (Alejandra) Sheppard; daughter, Jean (Lamar) Williams; daughter, Ann Smedley; grandchildren Daniel (Nichole) Sullivan, Elizabeth Cooper, Anna (DJ) Youngblood, Mattie Sheppard, Berenice Sanchez, Erick Bob Sanchez, Matthew (Abbie) Williams, Jonathan Williams, Katie (Sullivan) Vickery, Samuel Williams, Tyler Smedley, Jesse Smedley; great-grandchildren Jacob, Kirsten, and Lorelei Sullivan; Kara and Jensen Phillips, Hazel Cooper; Charlotte and Maggie Youngblood; Sydney and Tristan Williams; Easton and Carter Vickery; many loving nieces, nephews, and dear cousins.
Walter was saved as a young boy at Woodville Baptist Church, Redan, GA. He joined Zion Baptist Church, Stone Mountain, GA in 1970 where he served as a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years and deacon and church clerk for over 30 years. He was a custom homebuilder in Dekalb and Gwinnett counties for over 55 years.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Zion Baptist Church, Stone Mountain, GA. Reverend Scott Richardson, Reverend Billy Holloway, and Reverend Lanny Myers officiating. Interment Redan Cemetery, Redan, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Baptist Church or Georgia Baptist Children's Home.

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Fred Stephens

November 5, 2022

Dear Family,
It is my fervent prayer that God timely replaces the sadness you may feel with this precious memories of the best days with this godly son, husband, dad, granddad and great granddad.

Kim Miller (Popowski)

November 4, 2022

My heart aches for your loss. I have always had a special place in my heart for the Sheppard family. It has been awhile since I have been in touch but I think of you all often and am deeply saddened to hear of Walters passing. He will be missed but find comfort knowing that God is embracing him now. Love to you all and hugs to Peggy.

Amy W

November 4, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your Dad was a wonderful and kind man. I am so glad I had the privilege of knowing him.

Wages & Sons Funeral Homes, Inc.

November 4, 2022

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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