John Sheppard

SHEPPARD, John Steven
Ocala – John Steven Sheppard, 63, passed away June 10, 2015 at Legacy House.  Born November 10, 1951, in Point Pleasant, NJ, to Lewis Blount and Jean Miriam (Sheaffer) Sheppard.  He moved here from Eufaula, AL in 1999. He was a painter, and veteran of the United States Army. John was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his sons, Johnny, Michael, Jeffrey; daughters, Joni and Nannette;  brothers, Mike Sheppard, Boca Raton, FL, Jeff Sheppard, Valrico, FL; sisters, Beth Snow, Ocala, Sally Blake, Dunnellon, and numerous grandchildren nieces and nephews.  Graveside Memorial Service will be 11:00 am, Friday, July 10, 2015, at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102 Ave., Bushnell, FL 33513. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Marion County.