Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [6952]
OccupationRetired From Engineering Plastics [6903]
FlagsKorean War, US Military, US Navy
FatherHoward Huey SHEPHERD Sr. (1906-1974)
MotherRuth Bluford MATKINS (1908-1989)
Spouses
DeathNov 21, 2018, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [6951]
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [6951]
FatherThomas Lee FLYNN (1885-1940)
MotherMaggie RIGGINS (1884-1930)
MarriageSep 10, 1953 [1]
Obituary Online notes for Jerry Brent SHEPHERD Sr.
3/22/2004
OBITUARIES Mr. Jerry Brent Shepherd
GIBSONVILLE — Jerry Brent Shepherd, 73, of 904 Springwood Ave., Gibsonville, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 at Beacon Place in Greensboro.
A native of Guilford County, he was born October 2, 1930 to the late Howard Huey and Ruth Matkins Shepherd. He was the husband of Margaret Flynn Shepherd, who survives. He was retired from Engineered Plastics after 37 years of service.
He was a member of Gibsonville United Methodist Church, where he served on the Finance Committee, Board of Trustees and Administrative Board. He was a member of the Gibsonville Rotary Club, Gibsonville High School Advisory Committee, president of the Athletic Booster Club and president of the Gibsonville District School Committee. He was also a former Little League baseball coach and a former Cub Scout leader.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served on the USS Valley Forge during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Shepherd was a member of the W.D. Hammer VFW Post 2792 of Gibsonville. His son, Jerry Brent Shepherd, Jr., his brother, John Roland Shepherd, Sr., and his parents preceded him in death.
Survivors in addition to his wife, of the home, are two sons, Brent Shepherd and Mark Shepherd, both of the home; and a brother, Howard H. Shepherd of Greensboro.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at Gibsonville United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. David Greene and the Rev. Jim Bowen.
The family will receive friends at the church from 6 until 8 on today and other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to Gibsonville United Methodist Church, 405 Church St., Gibsonville, N.C. 27249, or Hospice at Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.
Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. [6903]
OBITUARIES Mr. Jerry Brent Shepherd
GIBSONVILLE — Jerry Brent Shepherd, 73, of 904 Springwood Ave., Gibsonville, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 at Beacon Place in Greensboro.
A native of Guilford County, he was born October 2, 1930 to the late Howard Huey and Ruth Matkins Shepherd. He was the husband of Margaret Flynn Shepherd, who survives. He was retired from Engineered Plastics after 37 years of service.
He was a member of Gibsonville United Methodist Church, where he served on the Finance Committee, Board of Trustees and Administrative Board. He was a member of the Gibsonville Rotary Club, Gibsonville High School Advisory Committee, president of the Athletic Booster Club and president of the Gibsonville District School Committee. He was also a former Little League baseball coach and a former Cub Scout leader.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served on the USS Valley Forge during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Shepherd was a member of the W.D. Hammer VFW Post 2792 of Gibsonville. His son, Jerry Brent Shepherd, Jr., his brother, John Roland Shepherd, Sr., and his parents preceded him in death.
Survivors in addition to his wife, of the home, are two sons, Brent Shepherd and Mark Shepherd, both of the home; and a brother, Howard H. Shepherd of Greensboro.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at Gibsonville United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. David Greene and the Rev. Jim Bowen.
The family will receive friends at the church from 6 until 8 on today and other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to Gibsonville United Methodist Church, 405 Church St., Gibsonville, N.C. 27249, or Hospice at Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.
Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. [6903]
Obituary Online notes for Margaret Riggins (Spouse 1)
11/24/2018
Margaret Flynn Shepherd
GIBSONVILLE, NC. - Margaret Flynn Shepherd, 88, of Gibsonville passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2019 at Heartland Living and Rehabilitation.
A native of Gibsonville, she was the daughter of of the late Maggie Riggins and Thomas Lee Flynn and wife of the late Jerry Brent Shepherd who died in 2004.
Mrs. Shepherd graduated from Gibsonville High School and St Leo's School of Nursing. She was employed at Cone Hospital for over 20 years, the Childrens Polio Hospital and later worked in the cafeteria at Gibsonville School.
She was a member of Gibsonville United Methodist Church and Business of Professional Women.
Survivors include her sons, Mark Shepherd of Gibsonville and Brent Shepherd and wife Judy of Whitsett. She was preceded in death by her husband, son, Jerry Brent Shepherd, Jr., parents and siblings, Deleno Flynn, Kodell Flynn Schoolfield, Paul James Flynn and Thomas Lee Flynn, Jr.
The family will receive friends from 4-6pm on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Gibsonville United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday in Gibsonville City Cemetery by Rev. Barry Lemons.
Memorials may be made to Gibsonville United Methodist Church, 501 Church St., Gibsonville, NC 27249.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com.
Margaret Flynn Shepherd
GIBSONVILLE, NC. - Margaret Flynn Shepherd, 88, of Gibsonville passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2019 at Heartland Living and Rehabilitation.
A native of Gibsonville, she was the daughter of of the late Maggie Riggins and Thomas Lee Flynn and wife of the late Jerry Brent Shepherd who died in 2004.
Mrs. Shepherd graduated from Gibsonville High School and St Leo's School of Nursing. She was employed at Cone Hospital for over 20 years, the Childrens Polio Hospital and later worked in the cafeteria at Gibsonville School.
She was a member of Gibsonville United Methodist Church and Business of Professional Women.
Survivors include her sons, Mark Shepherd of Gibsonville and Brent Shepherd and wife Judy of Whitsett. She was preceded in death by her husband, son, Jerry Brent Shepherd, Jr., parents and siblings, Deleno Flynn, Kodell Flynn Schoolfield, Paul James Flynn and Thomas Lee Flynn, Jr.
The family will receive friends from 4-6pm on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Gibsonville United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday in Gibsonville City Cemetery by Rev. Barry Lemons.
Memorials may be made to Gibsonville United Methodist Church, 501 Church St., Gibsonville, NC 27249.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com.