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OBITUARIES
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| Roy Avery Shepherd February 19, 1935 - June 13, 2025 |
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Roy Avery Shepherd, a beloved husband, father, dedicated worker, and proud Army veteran, passed away on Friday, June 13th, 2025, at the age of 90 at Liberty Hospice in Yadkinville. Roy was born on Tuesday, February 19th, 1935, and lived a full and active life, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
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A visitation for Roy will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, June 16th, at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and share in cherished memories. A funeral service celebrating Roy's life will be conducted at 10 am on Tuesday, June 17th, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, with interment to follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Gracie Leonard Shepherd, his daughter, Theresa Crooks (Ronnie); his sons, Roy Darrell Shepherd and Jody Lee Shepherd; and three grandchildren: Cassie, Amber, and Jeannie. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Wesley Shepherd and Maggie Leu Shepherd, his daughter-in-law, Dawn Shepherd.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Gracie Leonard Shepherd, his daughter, Theresa Crooks (Ronnie); his sons, Roy Darrell Shepherd and Jody Lee Shepherd; and three grandchildren: Cassie, Amber, and Jeannie. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Wesley Shepherd and Maggie Leu Shepherd, his daughter-in-law, Dawn Shepherd.
Roy leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and service to his community and country.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Roy's memory to First Lutheran Church.
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