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Willie SHEPPARD Obituary

SHEPPARD, Willie Major (also known as Shep) was born on August 18, 1934, in Winter Garden, Florida to the late Lucy Clide Toms. With his mother Lucy and his grandmother, Rachel Sheppard he moved to St. Petersburg, Florida at the age of seven. On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Willie transitioned from this earthly place. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather. He is survived by his wife; four children; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 2 pm at the Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. in St. Petersburg, Florida. Lawson Funeral Home 727-623-9025

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jul. 17, 2022.

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Darren Mitchell

August 1, 2022

We knew Shepherd in Syracuse New York at a young age I really got to know him when he came to Greensboro North Carolina we talked everyday about back in the day he knew my uncles my whole family he came by my house everyday to walk my dog that became his dog I'm trying to write this without tearing up he really going to be missed good person when I came to see him in Florida made me feel at home I had a dog named snowball he could never get his name right he will always call him snowflakes I'm really going to miss my dude much love till I see you again bro

John Lee

August 1, 2022

This was a wonderfully nice man. I enjoyed our conversations.

Cassandra Jones Ingram

July 27, 2022

Ms Mary and family, I'm so sorry for your loss

Pamela M White

July 26, 2022

May God strengthen and comfort your hearts in this time of sorrow in the loss of your precious father.

Mary Nell Nelson

July 24, 2022

Deepest of sympathy in the passing of your dad. He lives a legacy for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will forever remembered.

Patrick Donovan

July 23, 2022

Wishing the family of Mr Sheppard condolances in his transition and I hope all can find some peace in his memory.

Essie Dorsey

July 23, 2022

Our sincere condolences to the family.may God be your strength and comforter. Prayers to the family and may he rest in the arms of God. Essie and Spencer Dorsey

Dawn McDonough

July 23, 2022

Rest In Peace my friend. I still remember your laugh. I am so happy I got to know you and work with you at SU. We had some great conversations & laughs together. You always had a special place in my heart and still do.

James Baines & family

July 22, 2022

We would like to send Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Shepherd family. May God comfort you during this time

Ray & Pat Parker

July 17, 2022

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

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Bay Pines National Cemetery

10000 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL

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Lawson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - St. Petersburg

4535 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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