Vandy LaDon Sheppard, age 33, of Woodstock, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. A visitation for the family and friends of Vandy will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907. Following the visitation a graveside service at 2:00 PM at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907. The service will be officiated by his Uncle Rev. H. L. Sheppard.
Vandy was born February 14, 1989 in Columbus, Georgia; the son of Larry and Lisa Thomas Sheppard. Vandy loved people, all people. He joined the U.S. Marine Corp in 2007 with his cousin Brandon Riles, during a time of war, to serve this great country he loved so much. He thrived on helping anyone in need, regardless of his or her circumstances, especially the ones who, just needed a “Good Friend.” He never met a stranger. He devoted his life to raising his son Isaiah, whom he loved with everything in him. He was definitely the center of his world.
Vandy is preceded in death by: grandparents, Howard and Rev. A. L. Sheppard; and Joseph and Essie Thomas.
Vandy is survived by: his wife, Robyn Sheppard; his children, Isaiah LaDon, Emit Lee, Everleigh Dean; his parents, Larry and Lisa Sheppard; a sister, Shannon Beaver; brothers, Joe, Nathan, and David; a host of cousins, aunts, and uncles who were such an integral part of his life.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Sheppard family.
