Robert Carver (Bob) Sheppard, 83, passed away from Leukemia Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Baptist Hospital East. He was born to Walter W. Sheppard & Myrtle Clemens Sheppard Johnson in Catonsville, MD on September 8, 1927. He was preceded in death by parents and sister, Ethyl Gibbs & brother, Leonard Sheppard. He graduated from Jeffersontown High School and served his country in the Coast Guard during WWII. He founded Medical Credit Bureau, Inc in 1961 where he worked until 2010.
Bob is survived by wife, Doris Burdette Durham Sheppard; step daughter, Susan Durham (Bill) Richardson of Orange, CA, and step granddaughters, Saren Pierson of Marina, CA & Claire Richardson of Los Angeles, CA; nephew Travis Lewis (Sheron) Gibbs of Cedarville, OH; great niece Kirsten Gibbs of Ohio; great nephews, Greg Gibbs of Michigan and Brent Gibbs of Ohio; five great-great nephews & nieces.
Bob was served by the Huggs Ministry of St. Matthews Baptist Church. His Memorial service will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of St. Matthews Baptist Church at 3515 Grandview Ave. Louisville, 40207. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Huggs Ministry or a charity of your choice. Bob will be missed by his loving family & many, many friends. On Line Condolences www.OwenFuneralHome.com