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Brodrick Dwayne Shepherd
Born - February 7, 1963 in Jefferson, NC
Brodrick is a finisher of the Ironman Triathlon (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), and owns Armageddon Books. He is also a motorcoach driver with Holiday Tours
Married 1st - April 22, 1995 to Patricia Dawn Phillips in Sparta, NC
Born - January 14, 1976 in Jefferson, NC
Divorced - November 7, 2003
Married 2nd - July 30, 2005 to Tamara Diane Deal - Wedding Photos
Born - August 16, 1963 in Statesville, NC
Two Known Children by Patricia Phillips:
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Three Step-Children by marriage to Tamara Deal:
Had one known child by Brandon Head:
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Ryland Boyd Shepherd
Born - March 20, 1968 in Jefferson, NC
Died - April 27, 2017 in Jefferson, NC
Ryland was the owner of Shepherd's Automotive in Jefferson, NC.
One known child by Mary May:
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Mont Shepherd (left) and Father Grover Shepherd |
Information collected and submitted by Sandra Shepherd Blevins.
Obituary of Mont Fred Shepherd
Mr. Mont Fred Shepherd , age 92, of Grassy Creek, NC passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Margate Health & Rehab in Jefferson, NC.
Mr. Shepherd was born September 1, 1926 in Grassy Creek, NC to Grover Cleveland and Ethel Walker Shepherd. He graduated from Healing Springs High School and served in the US Army during World War II. After the war, he attended agricultural school in Jefferson and proudly farmed the land that had been in his family for generations. In later years, he took up dancing and could often be found dancing at the former Shadracks in Boone, Shatley Springs and other area venues. He was a member of New River Baptist Church in Grassy Creek, NC.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Shepherd was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Blaine Shepherd, James Wilburn Shepherd, Walter Leonard Shepherd and Ralph Franklin Shepherd; three sisters, Sallie Edith Shepherd Howard, Myrtle Luna Shepherd Pugh and Betty Ruth Shepherd Williams; one son, Ryland Boyd Shepherd.
Mr. Shepherd is survived by his former wife, Betty Ann Howell of West Jefferson, NC; one son, Brodrick Shepherd and wife Tamara of Statesville, NC; three grandchildren, Montra May, Bethany Shepherd and Andrew Shepherd; three step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Shepherd will be held at a later date.
Obituary of Ryland Boyd Shepherd
Mr. Ryland Boyd Shepherd, age 49, of Jefferson passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his residence.
Private services will be held upon Ryland's request.
Mr. Shepherd was born in Ashe County to Mont Fred Shepherd and Betty Ann Arnold Howell. He was owner and operator of Shepherd's Automotive. He was a member of Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church. He had a passion for dirt track racing in Royal Retreat at the Wythe Raceway. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Jamie Richardson Shepherd; a daughter, Montra May Shepherd, of Mountain City, TN; his father, Mont Shepherd, of Grassy Creek; his mother, Betty Howell, of West Jefferson; a brother, Brodrick Shepherd and wife, Tamara, of West Jefferson; several nieces and nephews also survive.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Montra May, 1269 Roan Creek Road, Mountain City, TN 37683.