James "Jim" Sheppard's obituary , Passed away on February 18, 2025 in Princeton, West Virginia

James "Jim" Sheppard

April 10, 1928 - February 18, 2025 (96 years old)

Princeton, West Virginia

James "Jim" Sheppard's obituary , Passed away on February 18, 2025 in Princeton, West Virginia

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James "Jim" Sheppard

April 10, 1928 - February 18, 2025 (96 years old)

Princeton, West Virginia

James Sheppard Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Sheppard of Princeton, West Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 18, 2025 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, James shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid James farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Allen Sheppard of Rupert, WV and Delphia Carr of Roanoke, VA.; his wife Florence Landers Sheppard; and his siblings, Allen Sheppard of Hampton, VA, Ronnie Sheppard of Hopewell, VA and Lee Kragor of Denver, CO..

He is survived by: his children, Steve (Debbi Sheppard), Kathi (Paul Riffe) and Greg Sheppard (Misty Hudgins); and his brother Theodore (Ginger Futscher). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Memorial Funeral Directory (654 Athens Rd, Princeton, WV 24740). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. An entombment will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Resthaven Memorial Park (1917 W Main St, Princeton, WV 24740).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center



Sat

Feb 22

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Memorial Funeral Directory
654 Athens Rd, Princeton, WV 24740

Sat

Feb 22

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Memorial Funeral Directory
654 Athens Rd, Princeton, WV 24740

Sat

Feb 22

Entombment

12:00 PM

Resthaven Memorial Park
1917 W Main St, Princeton, WV 24740

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