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Eagle Lake-Robert S. “Shep” Sheppard, age 90, of Eagle Lake, FL passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 due to natural causes. He was born May 2, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of Marion Sheppard and Edna Calhoun Sheppard. He was owner/operator of Shep’s Barber Shop in Eagle Lake for 43 years. He also was owner of Sheppard’s Mobile Home Park in Wahneta.
Shep was a member of Inwood Baptist Church and was a founding member of the Deaf Chapel. He was an avid Deer hunter and loved hunting with his sons and grandsons.
In addition to his parents, Shep was preceded in death by three wives: Artura Sanford Sheppard, Marjorie Boggs Sheppard and Ommie Cumbie Sheppard. He is survived by his sons: Stephen Sheppard and Patrick Sheppard (Robin), daughters: Brenda Mobley (Dick) and Yvonne Kelsey (Larry) , nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Visitation is Monday, June 30, 2014 from 10-11am with services at 11am, both at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven. A reception will follow. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ott-laughlin.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Inwood Baptist Deaf Chapel.
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