Richard Shepherd Obituary
The memory of Richard Shepherd of Selma, North Carolina, who passed away on March 25, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Shepherd to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Eddie and Lila Epps Shepherd; his wife Betty Lou Penny Shepherd; his siblings, Joe Bill, Moses, Jimmy, Harold, Keith, Noel, Cecil, Arthur Shepherd and Lila Smith; and his sisters-in-law, Alice Shepherd, Mary Shepherd and Cleo Shepherd.
He is survived by: his children, Lynn Godwin (Diane) and Laura Godwin Grady (Lawrence); his grandchildren, Stephanie Peacock, Noah Grady, Jordan Barnes, Baleigh Godwin and William Godwin; his sisters-in-law, Clara Shepherd, Orene Shepherd, Phyllis Shepherd, Sandy Shepherd and Joan Braswell (Herman); his pet Baby; and his close friends, Jeff, Dena Stewart and Russell Creech. He is also survived by twenty-eight nieces & nephews.
