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Willie Sheppard Obituary

Willie "Junior" departed this life at the age of 61 on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Earline Sheppard of Erwinville, Louisiana; two daughters; three sisters, Grace Dunn of Erwinville, Louisiana, Mary Ann Sheppard of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Laura Ann Derosin of Erwinville, Louisiana; two brothers, Lee Andrew Sheppard of Erwinville, Louisiana; and Richard (Glynette) Sheppard of Glynn, Louisiana; six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Sheppard, Sr.; grandparents, Frank and Mary Johnson Sheppard, and James and Mary Sambo Patin; four aunts and six uncles. Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10:00 am, Hall's Celebration Center, 9348 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA. Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. Interment St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery, Erwinville, LA. Services entrusted to Hall Davis and Son. www.hallsinc.net.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 9 to Jan. 12, 2019.
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Dear Sheppard Family:
This is to extend my heartfelt condolences to you. May you cherish the memory of your beloved "Junior" and know that God is holding you close. "Blessed are those who mourn..."

Geraldine Wilson

January 18, 2019

Sending Heartfelt Sympathy to the family of Mr. Willie Sheppard.

Lorraine White

January 18, 2019

May God grant you peace to bring comfort, strength to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Lathers Belona

January 12, 2019

To the family: May God's promise to comfort those who mourn flow in abundance to your hearts and give you His peace. With heartfelt sympathy.

Florence Wilson

January 11, 2019

Will truly be missed...May the angel of peace console your aching hearts...

Classmate from St.Alma Elem to Rougon High.

Winona {Raymond} McDormic

January 11, 2019

To the family; May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ grant you comfort and peace at this time.
With deepest sympathy;

Lula Wilson-Parker

January 11, 2019

May the strength of the Lord be with your family during this time of bereavement

North Treatment Plant

January 11, 2019

Condolence to the family. Pray God's peace and comfort.
Aunt Delores and Lourena

Lourena Sheppard

January 10, 2019

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

CENAS JONES

January 10, 2019

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