Carroll “Hoss” Sheppard, 73, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Saturday, June 25, 2005, at Dorminy Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 4 PM Monday, June 27, 2005, at Paulk Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kelly Brown and Rev. Mike Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7 until 9 on Sunday evening.
Mr. Sheppard was born June 27, 1931, in Wilcox County, Georgia, to the late William F. and Mary Ethel Sheffield Sheppard. He had lived in Ben Hill County most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in the Korean War. He was owner/operator of Sheppard’s Garage and was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Sheppard is survived by Sons: Steven Sheppard and Scott Sheppard, both of Fitzgerald, Georgia: Daughter; Susan Bryant, Fitzgerald, Georgia: 4 Grandchildren: Anna Carol Bryant, Joel Sheppard, Zach Sheppard and Caleb Sheppard, all of Fitzgerald: 2 Brothers; Tony Sheppard, Fitzgerald, Georgia and Johnny Sheppard, San Diego, California: and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister.
The family suggests those desiring to send memorials may send them to the American Cancer Society, % of Susan Warren, P.O. Box 9, Fitzgerald, Georgia or to the donor’s favorite charity.