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Robert Ray Sheppard

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Robert Ray Sheppard

Birth
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Death
26 May 2022 (aged 90)
Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Laurinburg, Scotland County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Mr. Robert (Bob) R Sheppard, age 90, died May 26, 2022; following a covid-related illness. He was born on April 29, 1932, in Robeson County to the late Frank McCollum Sheppard and Fanny Mae Sheppard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Russell Sheppard following 66 years of marriage and sister Virginia Sheppard Lemastus, brothers Ronne, Eugene, and Raymond. Bob leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, trusted friends, loving church family, and neighbors.

He was a faithful servant of the Lord, a quiet, kind, man respected by all who knew him. He was a long-time devoted member of the Laurinburg Christian church. He spent his life's work as a master cabinet and furniture craftsman. The family would like to express a special thank you to Kelvin and Shirley Howell, Cyndy Dial, Jeff Edwards, Don Norton, Johnny Quick, John Brand, Waffle House staff for their kindness showed, and the staff at Scottish Pines, Scotland Memorial Hospital, and Morrison Manor.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 31, at 2pm at the Old Hillside Cemetery. Family and friends can gather at the Laurinburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall from 3:00 until 4:30 pm following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Laurinburg Christian Church or Scotland County Hospice.

Services entrusted to Boles-Biggs Funeral Home of Lumberton.
Mr. Robert (Bob) R Sheppard, age 90, died May 26, 2022; following a covid-related illness. He was born on April 29, 1932, in Robeson County to the late Frank McCollum Sheppard and Fanny Mae Sheppard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Russell Sheppard following 66 years of marriage and sister Virginia Sheppard Lemastus, brothers Ronne, Eugene, and Raymond. Bob leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, trusted friends, loving church family, and neighbors.

He was a faithful servant of the Lord, a quiet, kind, man respected by all who knew him. He was a long-time devoted member of the Laurinburg Christian church. He spent his life's work as a master cabinet and furniture craftsman. The family would like to express a special thank you to Kelvin and Shirley Howell, Cyndy Dial, Jeff Edwards, Don Norton, Johnny Quick, John Brand, Waffle House staff for their kindness showed, and the staff at Scottish Pines, Scotland Memorial Hospital, and Morrison Manor.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 31, at 2pm at the Old Hillside Cemetery. Family and friends can gather at the Laurinburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall from 3:00 until 4:30 pm following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Laurinburg Christian Church or Scotland County Hospice.

Services entrusted to Boles-Biggs Funeral Home of Lumberton.


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  • Created by: Lgcs
  • Added: May 27, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240089566/robert_ray-sheppard: accessed ), memorial page for Robert Ray Sheppard (29 Apr 1932–26 May 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 240089566, citing Old Hillside Cemetery, Laurinburg, Scotland County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Lgcs (contributor 49640500).