Jospeh Benton Shepard Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jospeh Benton Shepard (Alamogordo, New Mexico), born in Bristol, Tennessee, who passed away on July 2, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jospeh Benton Shepard to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his brother Jack Shepard; and his daughter Susan Wood. He is survived by: his wife Kathryn Purnell; his son Steven Shepard; his stepsons, Gary Pace, Reginald Purnell and Torrey Purnell; his son-in-law Joseph Wood; and his grandchildren, Shawn Shepard, Stacy Shepard, Sara Shepard, Aaron Wood, Joshua Wood, Alena Pace and Alyssa Pace.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Alamogordo Funeral Home Inc

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