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Barry Shepard Obituary

BARRY SHEPARD, age 58 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 21, 2011 in his home. Born in Stamford on February 17, 1952 to Leora Shepard of Stamford, and the late James Cecil Shepard, he attended Mt. Aery Baptist Church in Bridgeport. Along with his mother is survived by his wife, Robin Shepard of Bridgeport; a son, Barry Horton Sr.; daughters, Shandra Gregory, Shante' Hanks, Tiffani Shepard, Si'mone Shepard and Inera Shepard; grandchildren, Barry Horton Jr., Jahmai and Aaron Gregory, Tiana England, Jeremiah and Justice Smith, Rodsir Vaughn and Amir Preston; sisters, Betty Pharr, Bonita Shepard, Burnell (Milledge) Smalls, Sandra (Ruben) Jackson and Carlean Govan; brothers, James E. (Frances) Shepard, Leon (Mary) Shepard and Curtis Shepard; a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 28, 2011 at 1p.m. at Mt. Aery Baptist Church, 73 Frank St., Bridgeport with Pastor Anthony L. Bennett officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Grove Cemetery, Easton. Friends may greet the family at 11 a.m. until time of service. Arrangements entrusted to Lester Gee Funeral Home 1390 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport.

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Published by The Advocate from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2011.

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Lynn Siegler

February 4, 2011

So sorry to hear about Barry - we worked together at Aquarion and I ALWAYS looked forward to getting the mail - he was a great guy and will be missed - my deepest condolences to his family.

February 1, 2011

To The Shepard Family:

My prayers are with all of you during this sad time.

I remember Barry from school and West Main Street Community Center. He had such a nice personality.

May God's embrace bring peace to your hearts.

Sandra Thompson Rayford

Denise Payne

January 29, 2011

Shandra,
So sorry to hear about your loss. It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

The Goings Family

January 28, 2011

To the Tiffany, Inera and the Shepard Family,

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will keep you lifted up in prayer. May your memories comfort and keep you.

Lovingly

Carole E. Thomas

January 28, 2011

Robin and Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to your and your family on your loss.

Anita ("Nete") McCray

January 28, 2011

To the Shepard family:

Please accept the heartfelt and sincere condolences of the entire McCray family on the passing of your loved one, Barry, who we grew up and went to school with -- and our mothers, who were best of friends. May your memories bring you great comfort and your household will continually be in our prayers.

RIP Barry, for you, your sunny personality and that great, unforgettable smile, will be forever missed, but ingrained in everyone's heart who had the great pleasure of knowing you!

BEVERLY SIMPSON-BLANK

January 28, 2011

To Robin and Family
May you find comfort and PEACE during your time of sorrow.

Kenneth & Sonya Pinckney

January 28, 2011

To the Entire Shepard Family:

We extend our deepest sympathy. Barry was a very warm hearted person and always fun to be around.

May you all find comfort and peace during your time of sorrow.

Barry is truly missed.

Nate Mayes

January 28, 2011

Every 50 years or so, the Good Lord blesses us with a trend setter. Cuda was all of that and more. To Popsie and the entire Shepard family, my condolences on the loss of a good man. Rest in peace Barry.

Dawn Langston

January 28, 2011

To the Shepard Family,
My sincerest condolences to each of you. God bless you and keep you in His care.

Love,
Dawn Langston and Family

James Ross

January 27, 2011

To the Shepard family, I like to send my deepest condolences for the loss of your love one...Barry was a good man, and I remember him from the times we played softball together in Norwalk..May God Bless Your Family

James & Sharon Howard

January 27, 2011

To the Shepard Family,
We're sorry to hear of your loss. Barry was a nice young man. We pray that God will strengthen you during your sorrow.

Countess Lewis

January 27, 2011

MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER MORE.

Love,
Countess

Beau Blakely

January 27, 2011

May the Heavens above, Open wide, an send down a blessing for you to keep at your side! The Blakely/Petersons Family at 40 Brookside Ave,Beau,Sandra,Charles.

ann stinson

January 27, 2011

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

January 27, 2011

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH BERRY'S FAMILY, AND GOD BLESS YOU, HE WAS A GOOD PERSON

Katrina

January 27, 2011

To the Shepard family, My deepest condolences on your loss. Baryy was a wonderful man. I am honored to have known him.

So sorry for your loss.

vanessa powell

January 27, 2011

To the Shepard family I would like to offer my condolences on behalf of my entiere family.Barry was a kind and honest man and will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him. Our deepest symphatyto all of you (love you all)

Sonya Person-Frager

January 27, 2011

Our prayers are with you.

Craig Fulton

January 27, 2011

My condolences go out to the entire family.
Barry was a great teacher of what he knew.
Rest in peace you will be missed. God Bless.

Craig Fulton

Larry Ruffin

January 27, 2011

May God bless you, my cousin and friend.

Jerrol & Gloria Moore

January 27, 2011

To The Shepard Family: Our prayers are with all of you. We are grateful to God for the opportunity to have known Cuda. He was a good person, a fellow East Sider and enjoyed life. We thank God for loaning him to so many of us for the past 58 plus years. We thank the family for sharing him with us. Keep the faith and believe that God has just given him a new assignment. "Imani & Umoja" 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Rev.Joanna Oliver

January 27, 2011

To the Shepard family my heart goes out to your family.Brother Shepard will be sadly miss.

Tony Harris

January 27, 2011

To a great basketball player and an even better person,always loved that great sense of humor,rest in peace Cuda!

January 27, 2011

The Jamison's Family will be praying with and for the you during the lost of your love one. We pray the strength of God during this time.

Aliyah Brown

January 26, 2011

To my Godfather, I love you and I will miss you dearly. You will be always be in my heart. Love you always and forever. Your GodDaughter, Aliyah Brown <3

Wayne Brown & Family

January 26, 2011

To Robin & family, we are so sorry for your loss during this difficult time. We are so sad for your family and us. Barry was so dear to us in so many ways and we loved him. We will miss him dearly our hearts are broken and we will never be the same without him. He will forever remain in our hearts. Love Always, Wayne, Althea Brown & family

Licia (Moochie) Henley

January 26, 2011

To the Shepard Family,

So sad to hear about Barry. I met him back in the days at West Main St. Community Center............and couldn't help but fall in love with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Cathy Whitfield

January 26, 2011

To the Shepard family: We feel the intensity of your loss because we all grew up like one big family. Barry will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. We will cherish all the precious memories. Our prayer is that our Lord and Savior will be your comfort, strength, and a present help in your time of need.
The Lane & Whitfield family

Tracy Wilkinson

January 26, 2011

To Barry Jr,praying for you and your family at this very difficult time.

Rob Nettie Williamson

January 26, 2011

My Sincere condolences to the Sherard family you are in our prayers

Cynthia Wright-Bates

January 26, 2011

To the Shepard Family,

You have my deepest sympathy in the lost of your loved one Barry. Barry was a joy to all of us who knew him. I had the pleasure of seeing him at the 40th class reunion of Rippowam/Stamford High class of 1970 last June. It was a pleasure for all of us to get together after so many years. We will miss you!! Barry, Rest in peace.

Keeva Brockett and family

January 26, 2011

Barry was greatly loved and will be missed,always smiling and was so very handsome and could play some ball..rest in peace Barry. Our condolences go out to the Shepard family..but know this that God is in control and will be there to comfort you at this time. Barry is ok..

Cookie Kelly

January 26, 2011

My condolences to the Shepard Family during your time of mourning. My prayers are with you during this time.

Cynthia Lewis

January 26, 2011

God makes no mistakes and Barry was called to glory. Even though we know this, it still hurts. I saw Barry September 2010 at the cookout and I brought my son over to meet him and told my son that Barry was the greatest ball player compare to Mahumand Ali as as boxer. Barry laughed and then we talked for a while. To the Shepard to whom have known and grew up with, may God be with you and your family always and (cuda) R.I.P. The Harris family.

Roz Jones & Family

January 26, 2011

Barry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. God bless him and his family and keep you all strong. Always in my heart & prayers. Barry, rest in peace.

Joyce,Buddy,Vickie, David Jones Family

January 26, 2011

To the Shepard Family: Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Barry. He was one in a millions. May he rest in peace. God Bless

Jennifer,Brewser & Big Gearett

January 26, 2011

To all of Barry's Family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a great friend. God bless all of you, Barracuda we will miss you but you will always be in our hearts and prayers. RIP

January 26, 2011

Our condolences to the Shepard and Pharr family,our prayers are with you at this time. William DuPree & Family

Curtis Tinnin

January 26, 2011

Rest in peace my brother you are truly missed

Denise, Chandri, Jouvanna & Alfreda Pearson

January 26, 2011

To the Shepard family you have our deepest sympathy BARRY (Cuda) you r truly missed you were a brother to us and we will always love you, may GOD Bless and comfort the family in Jesus we pray.

January 26, 2011

TO THE SHEPARD FAMILY:

WE ALL HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF BARRY THAT WILL LIVE WITH US FOREVER...MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME...YOU ALL WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS...HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED...

Ida Johnson & Family
ATLANTA, GA

Robin Coleman-Cannon

January 26, 2011

To the entire Shepard Family: Barry "Cuda" will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. I pray for your strength during this time and ask that God prop you up on all sides. Love ya, Robin

Diane Crawford-Brassell

January 26, 2011

Dear Shepard family Barry was one of a kind!!! I will miss him greatly. As always at the SHS 70 class reunion he had a joke and great smile!!! Remember you loved him but GOD LOVED HIM MORE!!!You have my deepest sympathy.

Michelle Brown-Wilks & Family

January 26, 2011

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

Cecelia Wilson

January 26, 2011

To the Shepard family ,Robin ,Shante and Simone you have my deepest sympathy at this time of such a great loss. May you continue to look to Jesus for strength and peace. God bless you ,you all will continue to be in my prayers ,
Love your sister in Christ, Ce Ce

Donald Robertson

January 26, 2011

My sincere condolences to the Shepard family, you are in my deepest thoughts & eternal prayers,,,Elder Donald A. Robertson

Doreen Harrison

January 26, 2011

To the entire Shepard family, My deepest condolences.May God continue to comfort each and everyone as the days turn into months and the months turn into years. Barry is gone but not forgotten, he will always live in your hearts.
R.I.P. My friend, My brother in Christ!
Doreen Evans Harrison

Kevin Harp

January 26, 2011

To the Shepard family: Kevin Harp and Family sends our deepest sympathy. I will miss you, your smile and your pool game.I'm so sorry that I can't attend your home coming.God Bless you and your family.

Thank you for being a great friend!

Kat Smith

January 26, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Deborah J

January 26, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Tyrone Dunmore

January 26, 2011

To the whole entire Shepard Family my sincere serious deep thoughts of prayers and compassion are with you all through my condolences during this sudden loss of such a smooth, cool, nice and great human being(BARRY)! May our Creator bless you all with the strength, peace and courage to get through this tough,shocking and grieving time of such a untimely loss.

Debbie & Vanessa Blue

January 26, 2011

May God comfort and keep the Shepard family in this time of greef, God Bless

January 25, 2011

My condolences to the Shepard family, Barry was our Captain on the '70 basketball team, but more than that , he was a friend. Rest In Peace "Cuda"

Sam Austin

Hazel & Monica Pharr

January 25, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Angela Pharr-Rogers

January 25, 2011

To Aunt Betty, and the Shepard family Barry was a loving and caring person. He will surely be missed . May God Bless you and your family

DAWN L. STANLEY

January 25, 2011

MAY GOD BE WITH THE SHEPARD FAMILY.
BARRY YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED. (R.I.P.)

Lymus Christy

January 25, 2011

Barry - R.I.P.
You will be missed..

Dawn L. Stanley

January 25, 2011

May God be with the Shepard Family.
Barry you will be truly missed. R.I.P.

BEVERLY MURRAY

January 25, 2011

TO THE SHEPARD FAMILY, BARRY YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY A PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY

BEVERLY MURRAY AND BOBBY MURRAY
AND RUNT CALDWELL

James O. Homer

January 25, 2011

The Asberry & Homer family shares in your loss and pray the strength of your family as you reflect on the many wonderful memories of Barry.

CHERYL SHAVERS

January 25, 2011

TO THE SHEPARD FAMILY. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD AND SUDDEN TIME. FROM THE GARNER, JONES SHAVERS AND THRASH FAMILY FROM CALIFORNIA. GOD BLESS.

Abraham Wilson

January 25, 2011

Leon, Bonita and The Shepard Family,my sincere condolences to hear of Barry' home going from our life. Be comforted by the thought that he is truly home, with all of our Father. Cherish the moments and memories.

Jayne Walsh-Defrancesco

January 25, 2011

Please accept my sincere condolences. Barry will be missed. How wonderful it was to spend time at the Class of 70 reunion. Our lord will welcome our friend with open arms. God Bless you, Shepard family.

January 25, 2011

To the Shephard family, Barry will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Vicky Jordan and James Corley.

Douglas & Bernadette Davis

January 25, 2011

"CUDA"...Rest in Peace My Friend!

To the Shepard Family, our prayers along with God's grace are with you.

Brenda Lee

January 25, 2011

Dear Robin and family,

I was so sorry to hear about Barry. He always had a smile for everyone and will be missed. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

LINDA WILLS & SHAWN FORD

January 25, 2011

TO POPSIE & THE SHEPARD FAMILY
BARRY HAS ENRICHED SO MANY LIVES IN SO MANY WAY'S. WE APPRECIATE THE GIFTS OF TIME THAT WE HAVE SHARED WITH HIM DURING HIS LIFETIME. WE PRAY THAT YOU ALL WILL STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN BLESSINGS DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. THE DEATH OF SOMEONE WHOM WE LOVE BRINGS SORROW AND DEEP PAIN, BUT REMEMBER CHRIST LIVES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. GRACE, MERCY AND PEACE.

Arnie Dixon

January 25, 2011

Barry May u Rest in Peace u will be truly Miss will Miss the way u always made me laugh in Class at SHS One of your many Friends A.D.

Rev. William N. Davis

January 25, 2011

To the entire Shepard Family
My Condolences to you. May thoughts and precious memories of Barry bring you comfort that last as long as time endures. God Bless You.

Ellis Crawford Jr

January 25, 2011

Rest In Peace

January 25, 2011

To the Shepard and Pharr Family we send our sympathy and prayers. Barry touched many people and he will be miss.

Sharon Garner Jones and Family from Los Angeles, Calif.

January 25, 2011

To Popsie and the Shepard family,

Sorry for your loss of Barry, But I know he will not be forgotten and his memories will live on in all of us that knew him. God bless you and your family and remember his body may be gone but his spirit still lives on.

From Lorraine M. Hunter-Brown

Betty David-Strickland

January 25, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rodney Smith

January 25, 2011

Barry!

LATOYA JOHNSON

January 25, 2011

RIP BARRY WE WILL MISS YOU SOO MUCH PLESE WATCH OVER US

LOVE CHRISTINE ANNA LATOYA AND NAHZI

Wilson, Freeman & Catchings families

January 25, 2011

Barry we will miss you!

Neil Simonsen

January 25, 2011

In Stamford High School back in the day.
We will always miss you, you are in our Hearts! R.I.P

Marla & Tony Petruzziello

January 25, 2011

Dear Robin and family,
Thinking of you and your family at this time. We are so sorry to hear about Barry. I will always remember his smiling face dancing to NY NY on my wedding video!

Crystal Bowles

January 25, 2011

To the entire Shepard family I send my sympathy and condolences. Barry touched many ppl and he is in that place we all will meet again one day. May God surround you with comfort during this time. With love and care, Crystal.

January 25, 2011

To the Shepard family-my heartfelt condolence goes out to you all..I will miss my Father in law so much he was there for me in many ways that i will never forget..Robin be strong for the family..Barry be strong keep your head up and be there for your sisters..Dad will be missed and never forgotten..Dad watch over Dexter for me..I love you..

your one and only daughter in law...Martha Horton

Laura Police

January 25, 2011

To the Shepard Family, My prayers go out to each and all of you,Barry will truly be missed

Robin Reason

January 25, 2011

To the Shepard family Barry was a great person he will be misses Barry you will never before gotten.

Kathleen Joyner

January 25, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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