Mr. James Earl Sheppard Sr
November 25, 1956 - May 3, 2022
James E. Sheppard, aged 65, of Grimesland, NC passed peacefully on May 3, 2022. James was the son of the late Winnie Booker and James Arthur Sheppard and William Booker, Sr. of Greenville, NC. He was preceded in death by one elder sister, Barbara A. Sheppard. He is survived by three siblings - Beronica Muhummad (Frankie), Shakin Shabazz-Bey of Virginia Beach, VA and William Joseph Booker, Jr (Erica) of Durham, NC. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Valeria Sheppard of Grimesland, NC; three children, Vonda Sheppard of Greenville, NC, James Sheppard, Jr of Newport News, VA and Jaime Sheppard-Taft (Tyrone) of Ayden, NC; 7 beloved grandchildren - Daijhauna, Kemari and Alaya Smith, Iysis Sheppard, JacQuel, Nevaeh and Tyrone Taft, Jr; honorary brother of the Manning Sisters - Teresa, Tequilla, Brenda, Sandra, Yvetta, Tuwanda, Sheila and Tomeka; a host of nieces & nephews and over 35 children of his heart. He was well loved and he loved well.
James E. Sheppard, aged 65, of Grimesland, NC passed peacefully on May 3, 2022. James was the son of the late Winnie Booker and James Arthur Sheppard and William Booker, Sr. of Greenville, NC. He was preceded in death by one elder sister, Barbara... View Obituary & Service Information