Simon T. Sheppard
Simon T. Sheppard, 87, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 6, 2004.
He lived in Akron all his life, was an avid joke teller, and participated in AAU fencing for several years. He served in the Army in World War II, and retired from the
Ak ron Beacon Journal after 31 years service.
Preceded in death by sister, Katie, and brother, John, he is survived by daughter, Roxanne (Kerry) Ker shaw; sons, Paul, Robert (Sue), Winn (Donna), Simon Jr., and Scott; grandchildren, Kristen Stansberry, Alan Sheppard, Ryan Sheppard, Kerry Shep pard, and William Sheppard.
Funeral service will be held Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, at 11 a.m., at Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chepl, 760 E. Market St., with Pastor Steve Bucy officiat ing. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens, where military honors will be conducted by Firestone V.F.W. Post 3383. The family will receive friends Sunday, Aug. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the funeral home.
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, Ohio, Saturday, August 7, 2004, page B5, col.4]
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