Billy Shephard age 47, of Largo, passed away on May 15, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 14 years, Becky Shephard; 12 year old son, William “LB” Shephard III; 7 year old daughter, Madison Shephard; and four siblings, Margaret, Kimberly, Bradley and Geraldine. He is predeceased by mother, Constance and father, William Sr.
Billy was born in Brunswick, ME but lived all of his life in Florida. He received an Associates Degree from Johnson & Wales University before taking part in the family business, Shephard’s Beach Resort, full-time. His father insisted he learn the business from the ground up so Billy worked almost every position in the resort. After the passing of William Sr., Billy and sister Geraldine, along with a great Shephard’s team, have worked together to maintain the family legacy. In his free time, Billy enjoyed participating in the kids activities, boating, fishing, attending FSU and Bucs football games and spending time with friends and family. One of his biggest joys was participating in LB’s travel baseball league where he enjoyed the competition and made lots of great friends.
Billy will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held, Monday, May 22nd, at 10:30am, St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Clearwater, FL. There will be no prior visitation hours. Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to: The LYN Fund, Inc., thelynfund.org or Humane Society of Pinellas, humanesocietyofpinellas.org
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