Eric Sheppard Obituary
Eric Sheppard of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on October 25, 2026. Eric, born on July 9, 1956, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eric Sheppard to show support.
Eric will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Eric will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Eric’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Joseph T. Sheppard and Dorothy Mae King Sheppard; wife: Lisa Robinson Sheppard; children: Malcolm Xavier Sheppard, MacKenzie Brenae Sheppard, Keanya Carter, Terika Page (Christopher Manley), and Candace Baker-Jackson; brother: Andre Sheppard; sisters: Diane Sheppard Scribner, Tracy Sheppard Smith, and Janet Sheppard Jefferson (Brian); sisters-in-law: Zandra Hicks (Charles) and Kyle Smith; brother-in-law: Elbert Robinson II (Lisa); goddaughter: Angel Webster; nieces: Brittany Scribner, Tiressa Brice, Tammie Ellis, Kyle Burke (Alkwanzo), Samantha Hicks, and Kia Smith; nephews: Tavone Smith (Alicia), Derrick Smith, Stanford Scribner, Jr., Charles Monroe, Todd Ellis, John Ellis (Robin), Elbert Robinson, III (Jennifer), and Edward Robinson; great-nieces: Zoe Aiden and Charlee Monroe; great-nephews: Tyler Scribner, Kenard Monroe, and Aiden Smith; aunts: Susie Ferrell, Mary Watson, and Loretta Jacobs (Tom); cousins: Leila Ragin, George Grandy, and Quentin "Willie" Cartwright; friends: Larry Elliott, Vann Christian, and Jerome Jones, Jr.; other: Rev. Dr. John L. Wright, Rev. Benjamin Chavis, Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, and Moses Grandy; as well as 16 additional great-nephews and nieces, three grandsons, a host of cousins, extended family members, Homecoming Network family, business colleagues, and many dear friends.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Whiting's Funeral Home (7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185). Viewing will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the March Life Tribute Center - Randallstown (5616 Old Court Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244). A wake will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the same location.
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