Gilbert C Sheppard Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2025 in Sylvania, Georgia

Gilbert C Sheppard Jr.

August 1, 1942 - May 8, 2025 (82 years old)

Sylvania, Georgia

Gilbert C Sheppard Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2025 in Sylvania, Georgia

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Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home

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Gilbert C Sheppard Jr.

August 1, 1942 - May 8, 2025 (82 years old)

Sylvania, Georgia

Gilbert C Sheppard Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gilbert C Sheppard Jr. (Sylvania, Georgia), who passed away on May 8, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Erldyne Langford Braddy and Jay Gordon Braddy. He is survived by: his wife Dana Jean Hansen; his children, Gilbert Carl Sheppard III (Claudia), Jay Mark Sheppard Sr. (Natalie) and Dana April Sheppard; his grandchildren, Melonie Renae Carrol (Matt), Olivia, Ansley Sheppard, Jay Mark Sheppard Jr. (Morgan), Emily Caroline McClendon (Daniel), Victoria, Rose Sheppard, Ximena G. Polack (Nickolai), Gilbert Carl Sheppard IV, Mia G. Polack and Stephen David Keiran Joiner; and his great grandchildren, Presley Noelle Mullins, Carolina, Blair McClendon, Max Stephano Centa, Samuel Redding McClendon and Rosie Ruth.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Bay Branch Baptist Church (4029 Millen Hwy, Sylvania, GA 30467). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Ruth Brinson Kitchen Fund at Bay Branch Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home



Sat

May 10

Visitation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bay Branch Baptist Church
4029 Millen Hwy, Sylvania, GA 30467

Sat

May 10

Funeral service

3:00 PM

Bay Branch Baptist Church
4029 Millen Hwy, Sylvania, GA 30467

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