Joseph Lawrence Shepard Jr., 72, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Rex Hospital in Raleigh. He was a Vietnam veteran, a member of VFW 9103, and a retired school teacher at Western Harnett High School. He also served as an elder at Flat Branch Presbyterian Church.
Surviving is his wife, Donna Shepard and daughter, Catharin Shepard.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. at Flat Branch Presbyterian Church in Bunnlevel with Dr. Mike Armstead officiating.