SHEPARD, Gerald Clinton - age 96, of Fenton, died Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Durand Senior Care and Rehab. Services will be held 1 PM Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 N. Leroy St., Fenton with Pastor E. Taveirne officiating. Mr. Shepard was born May 16, 1914 in Alvern, AR, the son of Edward F. and Annie (Lankford) Shepard. He married Billie Carolyn Rogers on May 24, 1941 and she preceded him in death on January 10, 2004. Mr. Shepard retired from General Motors Metal Fab in 1974 after 30 years of service and was a member of U.A.W. Local #659. Surviving are: two daughters, Patricia C. Shepard and husband, Edwin Montpas of Fenton, Beverly A. and husband, Richard Leach of Swartz Creek; three grandchildren, Stephanie Sullivan, Shannon (Mike) Pathe and Erin Lanxton; six great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren. His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
Funeral Service
Saturday, March 12, 2011 1:00 PM
Fenton United Methodist Church
119 S Leroy St Fenton 48430, United States