John Stephen Shepard Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of John Stephen Shepard of Milton, Pennsylvania. John Stephen, born on February 24, 1944 in Covington, Virginia, passed away on October 3, 2026. 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 John Stephen Shepard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Edward Shepard and Madalyn Mae Eskridge Shepard; and his grandparents, Charles Augustus Shepard, Mary Ann Sheehy Shepard of Milton, William Augustus Eskridge and Mary Ella Riley Eskridge of Marlinton.
He is survived by: his wife Karen; his former wife Janice Marie Underwood; his son Brian (Ellen); his grandsons, Benjamin and William; his son Kevin (Yoo Ra); his grandson Joshua; his child Brennan (Diane); his sister Marilyn; and his siblings-in-law, Jean, Karen, Jimmy, Peggy, Joyce and Randy. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Basilica of St. Andrews Catholic Church (631 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016). A Mass will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location.
