Samuel W.

Shepherd

Samuel W. Shepherd, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his residence in Paulding, OH.

Sam was born on April 30, 1962 in Floyd Co., KY to the late Monroe and Audrey Shepherd. For 25 years he worked in management at Spec-Temp in Antwerp, OH before his retirement in 2001. Sam loved to hunt and fish in his spare time.

Sam is survived by his children: Alisha Shepherd, Defiance, OH; Desmond Shepherd, Defiance, OH; sisters: Ethel (Truman) Handshoe, Hueysville, KY; Martha (Jerry) Feeney, Oakwood, OH; Shirley (Whitey) McMichael, Antwerp, OH; Cora Evans, Defiance, OH; Pat (Bill) Sutton, Sherwood, OH; Kathy (Mike) Lowe, Grabill, IN; grandchildren: Corbin Wannemacher, Leo Wannemacher, and Xaiver Farmer.

Sam is also preceded in death by his brother, Lee Shepherd and two sisters: Cynthia Howard and Barbara Hull.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.