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Mr. Christopher B. Sheppard, affectionately known as “Chris,” was born on April 6, 1965 to the late Mr. Roy L. Sheppard and Mrs. Pearl Carter-Sheppard.
He received Christ under the leadership of Pastor Elijah Fowler at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Gadsden, Alabama.
Chris received his formal education through the Randolph County School System. After high school he became employed by Springvalley Poulty Plant, that later became known as Tyson
Foods. He remained employed with Tyson Foods for 23 years. Later in life, Chris met and married the love of his life, Jennifer Jordan-Sheppard. In his spare time, Chris loved watching Alabama Football and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Roy L. Sheppard, Sr., and Mrs. Pearl Sheppard; brother, Roy L. Sheppard, Jr., “BO”; and sister, Robin “Renee”.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving wife, Mrs. Jennifer Sheppard; son, Deontavius Robinson; daughter, Kiandria Robinson; stepsons, Shaundez Jordan and Joseph Harrold; brother, Tony (Nicoll) Sheppard; sisters, Hollie (Tyrone) Tippins, Cindy (Omar) Grimmett, Latasha (Walter) Hill, and Doris Thomas; brother-in-law, Jimmy L. Jordan, Jr.; sister-in-law, Veronica Brasher; uncles, Booker (Diane) Sheppard, Willie Sheppard, James Sheppard, Frank (Barbara) Sheppard, John (Betty) Hunter, and Steven (Janice) Brasher; aunt, Vickie Brasher; grandchildren, Ja’mya Mcclain, Essence Jordan, Ja’Mia Jordan, and Ti’Shawnie Jordan; special nieces, Jocelyn (Devounte) Ray, Jeffery (Feneshia) Yow, Jermichael Brasher, and Jameika Brasher; special cousins, Lisa Carter McElrath, Faye Parker, and Mr. Willie Carter, Jr.; very special friends, Callie Waldrop, Becky Miller, David (Mandy) Tidwell, David Higgins (Spire Gas Co.), Tompa (Lisa) Ealy, Bennie (Stephanie) Bleylock, Louis Johnson, Josephine Harold, Michael Baker, Bill Jones, Stan Turner, Shannon Wyatt, Makeisha Flambo,
Rosie Beason, Jamichael Riley, Jeremiah Flambo, and Phillip Crittenden; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many dear friends too many to name.
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