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David Eskridge Shepard Jr.

1957 - 2023

David Eskridge Shepard Jr. obituary, 1957-2023, Roanoke, VA

BORN

1957

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Oakey’s North Chapel

6732 Peters Creek Rd.

Roanoke, Virginia

David Shepard Obituary

David Eskridge Shepard Jr.

March 8, 1957 - January 29, 2023

David E. Shepard Jr., 65, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Oakey's North Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Oakeys.com.

Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Service – North Chapel, Roanoke, VA (540) 362-1237.

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

Published by Roanoke Times on Feb. 3, 2023.

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Sandi Mosier

February 4, 2023

David was such a loyal friend to everyone and always willing to give a helping hand when needed. He was very sweet, funny, had a huge smile, and a great laugh! I´m sure those Mosier boys were waiting for him...

Mosier

February 4, 2023

Funny man!

Love you!

Lynne

February 3, 2023

Prayers to his friends and family.

Nancy Prillaman Kargl

February 3, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Oakey's North Chapel

6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019

Feb

5

Service

2:00 p.m.

Oakey's North Chapel

6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019

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6732 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019

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