James Shep Sheppard

ANGIER - James E. Shep Sheppard, 59 passed away at home, Monday August 26, 2013. Shep was a native of Clermont Co, Ohio, where he graduated from Amelia High School. Shep worked for 17 years for Buhler Aeroglide where he worked as a maintenance technician, repairing the machinery. He was an avid sports fan, who especially loved golf. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.The family will receive friends and family at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Angier, Sunday Sept. 1, 2013 from 3 - 5 PM.James was preceded in death by his father, Robert Sheppard. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Strickland Sheppard; daughter, Dakota Otto; son, James L. Sheppard; mother, Peggy Fox Sheppard; brothers, Dan Sheppard and wife Mary Ann and Dave Sheppard and wife Bobbi, mother-in-law, Curtisteen Strickland, special friends Dave and Donna Denson and his beloved pets Molly, Jake and Poppy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rescue Ur Forever Friend P.O. Box 463 Garner, NC 27529.