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Obituary For Leroy Sheppard, Sr.

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Private Graveside Service for Mr. Leroy Shepherd will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Sunset Memory Gardens, 2615 Alligator Road, Effingham, SC. Interment will follow, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Mr. Leroy “Shep” Shepherd was born on June 10, 1945 in Florence County, South Carolina to the late Alford Shepherd and Georgiana Ann Robinson Shepherd. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

Leroy attended the Public Schools of Florence County and was a graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1964.

Leroy was employed with General Electric and retired after many years of service. He was later employed with Florence School District One and after several years of employment he retired.

Leroy was predeceased by his parents, Alford and Georgiana Shepherd.

Leroy leaves to cherish his love and memories: a daughter, Sandra Shepherd of Florence, South Carolina; a son Leroy Shepherd of Florence, South Carolina; two sisters, Evenly Lyde and Beatrice S. Dowdy both of Florence, South Carolina; a brother, John Henry Shepherd of Florence, South Carolina; three stepchildren, James, Tonya, and Pinnix Dorshawn Jones all of Charlotte, North Carolina; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two special nieces, Georgia “Marie Lyde” (James) Spell of Upper Marlboro, Maryland and Helen Robinson Holyfield of Florence, South Carolina; and a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Please keep the family of Leroy Sheppard Sr. in your thoughts and prayers.

Guest Book

My Deepest Condolences To The Family Bettye Robinson-Scudder, Classmate

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Our deepest sympathy to Sandra,Leroy Jr. Willeta , Leroy III, and our beloved Thuraia . We are praying for God to comfort and heal your broken hearts. May you reflect on memories of Mr. Leroy that will make you smile. Hebrews 13:5 KJV Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. God is with you and he will keep you. Trust God above all. He loves you ,and he doesn't change!!!. From Lisa & the Mckithen Family

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We Love you Sandra. Derrick, Hope, London and Loyal McQueen

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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