Roger Lee Shepard

Roger Lee Shepard, 74, of Bolivia and formerly of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

He was born on August 17, 1950, in Duplin County, the son of the late Ernest Marvin Shepard, Sr. and Edna Gray Shepard.  He was also preceded in death by his sister Shirley Faye Shepard and daughter-in-law Dana Shepard.

Roger proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard until retiring with twenty years of service.   He also retired with Thirty-one years of service with the NC Departmen It of Corrections.   Being a servant of the community, Roger served forty years with Wallace Fire Department, more than thirty years with EMS and over thirty years with Wallace Police Department.    

Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and devoted wife of fifty years, Pamela Smith Shepard; sons Sammy Shepard and wife Donna of Willard and Rodney Shepard and wife April of Burgaw; daughter Rhonda Michelle Northcott of Bolivia; grandchildren Parker Sandlin and wife Taylor, Molly Jayne, Kaylee Peterson, Nicholas Shepard, Carson Shepard, Keagan Northcott, Kensley Northcott, Lacy Furr, Brandon Teachey, Kolton Teachey and C.J. Couch; great grandchildren, Hayden Sandlin, Layla Sandlin,  Conan Furr and Randyn Swinson; brother Ernest Marvin Shepard and wife Brenda of Ernul, NC; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Roger dearly.

Roger was a loving husband and caring father, grandfather and brother. He was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life but his greatest joy was family.  Roger loved people and was loved in return. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone who needed help.  He was an active member of Sunset Harbor First Baptist Church where he served as Deacon. Being a good neighbor and friend, Roger was loved and respected by all who knew him.   He leaves behind many in his community - family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and a loving church family that were blessed to have known him and been a part of his life.  Roger will surely be missed but he will never be forgotten. 

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with his Pastor Brian Holland officiating. 

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial gifts be given in memory of Roger Shepard to SECU Foundation, PO Box 25966 Raleigh, NC 27611-7665 (earmark for SECU  Hospice House of Brunswick) or the chairity or your choice. 

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC  910-285-4005

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