Roy James Shepherd, age 91 of Greenbrier, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at NHC in Springfield.
He was born on May 8, 1931, to the late Nick and Minnie (Nixon) Shepherd in Springfield, TN.
Roy worked at the Springfield Woolen Mill for many years before starting his 35-year career as a Typesetter at Dixie Electrotype Company. Roy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
A Life Celebration will be held on Thursday, March 2nd at 1 pm in the chapel of Springfield Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Springfield Memorial Gardens with Dustin Shepherd, Mark Robertson, Charles Blain, Terrence Ingram, Josh Davis, Blake Ingram, Will Ellis, and Daniel Robertson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard Eaves. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11 am until the time of service.
These arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home, and Cremation Center: 4005 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172: 615-384-5437. Online condolences can be made at www.SpringfieldFH.com.
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