Wayne Shepard Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wayne Shepard (Bainbridge, Georgia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 30, 2026 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wayne Shepard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Winton Shepard and Jessie Ray Shepard; his siblings, JoAnne Wells and Hershel Shepard; and his son-in-law Ben Poston.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Salter Shepard; his children, Sherri Poston, Michael Knowles, Tina, Tom Bauldree, Eric, Elaine Smith and Melissa Shepard; his grandchildren, Will, Ashley, Marci, Chase, Justin, Lydia, Jacob, Emma, Caleb, Courtney, Gabe, Reilly, Brooklynn and Cody; his great grandchildren, Hartley of Averie, J. P., James and Jack; and his siblings, Carolyn Burns (Steve) and Johnny Shepard (Carol).
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 6th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel (105 N Florida St, Bainbridge, GA 39817). A reception was held on Wednesday, May 6th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to: Big Bend Hospice Foundation, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308; Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 1001 W. Washington Street, Quincy, FL 32351; or Alzheimer's Project Tallahassee, 301 E. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
