Rev. James Shepherd, affectionately known as "Bro. Shep", went to meet his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 29, 2018.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Clarksville's Grace Sanctuary with the Rev. Cal Hampton officiating. Bro. Shep will be laid to rest at the Woodlawn Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the church and 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, also at the church.
Bro. Shep entered into this life on March 15, 1935 in the Woodlawn Community of Montgomery County to James and Lima Taylor Shepherd. James was known for his steadfast, yet humble faith and genuine personality. For many years, he has been a strong influence to masses of people, exposing countless people to the path of salvation through Jesus Christ. Bro. Shep was a member of 2nd Mile Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he has gone to be reunited with his wife Blanche, his son, Blake, and his granddaughter, Cara. Survivors include his son and his wife, David Shepherd and Cindi Winn Shepherd; sister, Eleanor Williams and her husband Jimmy; and also brother-in-law, Jerry Varner and his wife Betty Sue.
Pallbearers will be men from New Faith Baptist Church; Rev. J.D. Justice, Ron Rigsby, Vic Carroll, Tim Weatherford, Randy Shelton, and Dwayne Patterson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dwight Dickson, Zoot Parker, Bill Joiner, Ray Stone, Billy Wall, and Dwight Bearden.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are encouraged to be made to the General Jackson Jesus Rally, c/o James Shepherd Evangelism Ministries, 312 Lake Court Drive, Clarksville, TN 37043. Condolences may be made to Bro. Shep's family at NaveFuneralHomes.com.

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