John R. Shepherd, Sr., 72 years of Honey Brook, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at his home, while under the loving care of his family and hospice.
He was born in Whitetop, Grayson County, Va. on Wednesday, March 15, 1950. John was the son of the late Ray & Violia (Walker) Shepherd. He was the husband of Cathy A. (Pruitt) Shepherd, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.
John was a custodian at the Honey Brook Elementary School. He attended Wyebrook Baptist Church. John loved the game of softball by playing and being a manager. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, and fast cars.
John was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Shepherd, Sr.
Surviving is a son, John R. Jr. “Roe” and his wife Annie Shepherd of Delaware, a daughter, Jaime and her husband Charles Hendricks of Honey Brook, two brothers, Jerry and his wife Laura Shepherd of Lancaster County and Donnie and his wife Debbie Shepherd of Modena, two sisters, Lisa Shingle of Honey Brook and Vickie Nunemaker of Birdsboro. There are 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11 AM from The Labs Funeral Home, Inc., 141 Pequea Ave., Honey Brook, Pa. with Pastor Arden Steiner officiating. Interment will follow at the Elverson United Methodist Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 10 to 11 AM.
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