June 11 1930 October 12 2019
William “Bill”‘s Obituary On Saturday, October 12, 2019, William “Bill” Elijah Sheppeard, Jr, loving husband, faithful brother, U.S. Marine, retired firefighter, and avid hunter, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 89. Born June 11, 1930 in San Antonio, TX to William Elijah Sheppeard and Ophelia Beatrice Sheppeard. Bill enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 20 years old and served five years. He became a Dallas Firefighter September 16, 1958 and retired June 13, 1980. He owned Sheppeard Automotive over 20 years In Duncanville, TX and was a member of the Midlothian Masonic lodge for over 50 years. On April 21, 1978, Bill and Charlotte Louise Sheppeard became one in marriage. Bill was Charlotte’s devoted caregiver for the past 13 years of their 41-year marriage. Bill had a passion for life that was contagious. He loved reading, hunting and working on any car he could get his hands on. He was known for his wealth of knowledge on any given subject. He was a faithful husband, son, father, brother, and loyal friend to so many. He had a heart the size of Texas, helping so many friends and family members throughout his life. William Elijah Sheppeard is preceded in death by his parents, son, and devoted wife. He is survived by his brother, Ike Sheppeard, daughter, Kathleen Mahoney Erwin; daughter in law, Anita (Manny) Mahoney Rubio; 5 grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) Mahoney Baird, Justin Erwin, Alissa Erwin, Meredith Erwin and Emily Ann Cook; two faithful longtime friends that were like daughters Dana (David) Daniels and Nancy (Jay) Cook; 6 great grandchildren, Jacob, Anna, Nicole, Regina and James Baird, and Addison Erwin; a multitude of lifelong friends and neighbors. Graveside Service – 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Laurel Land Memorial Park, 6000 S.R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75232 “Please enter through the Marsalis Gate and follow the signs to the graveside” Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Bill Elijah Sheppeard Jr June 11 1930 October 12 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Cedar Hill, state: Texas