Our Condolences to the family of Dea. Joseph Sheppard.&

I have fought a good fight,I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown ofrighteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 TIMOTHY 4: 7-8

Mr. Joseph Sheppard, Jr. was born May 10, 1955 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Joe and PerryLee Sheppard. He was educated in Savannah, GA. He served in the United States Air Force. His last place of employmentPier 1 Imports in Savannah Georgia as a heavy equipment operator.

He was an active member of Bryan Neck Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a Chairman of the Deacon Board. He sang in the choir and often time sang at other church functions.

He was very loved by his community. He could put a smile on everyone's face who he met. He was full of love and laughter. He always had a funny story to tell.

He met the love of his life Helen Sheppard in 1976. They were married for 37 glorious years.

He leaves to mourn-his loving wife Helen Sheppard, their two children, Joseph A. Sheppard (Nicole)of Savannah, Georgia, Felica S. Ervin (Vaughn) of PortWentworth, Georgia.He loved and enjoyed seeing his 8 grandchildren, Tevin Green, K. DaZahaunMurray, Nicholas J. Sheppard, Xzavier M. Sheppard,ZanayaJ. Sheppard,Jo'SiyahS. Sheppard, Katelynn A. Green, andJilissaA. Sheppard. Two great-grandchildren Xzavier Sheppard Jr. andKimantiMurray,twoGodchildren.

Hewas proceeded in death by4 sisters,Lucille B. Williams, Elizabeth Butler, Dorothy Sheppard, Gloria Sheppard,and one brotherCalvin Sheppard. He also leaves behind twosisters Retha Sheppard of Savannah,Georgia,and Cynthia Dickson (Robert) of Richmond Hill, Georgia,one brother-in-law Alfonso Williams,aSpiritualMother Christine Campbell,and twoSpiritualBrothers Greg Campbell and Dwayne Campbell,andhost of nieces, nephews,other relatives and friends.

Heenteredintopeace and restat his home surrounded by his loving family.

Think of one of his funny stories any timeyou need a smile.