Leroy Sheppard Jr.

1968—2022

Leroy Sheppard Jr., age 54, of Louisa, passed away Oct. 17, 2022, in Lexington.

Born March 23, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the late Leroy “Whitey” Sheppard and Sadie Mollette Hashman.

He is survived by one son, Cory Ferrell of Inez; four daughters, Amber Sheppard of Webbville, Kelsey Sheppard of Fort Gay, W.Va., Paige Ferrell of Louisa and Leann Wiley of Inez; one step-brother, Russell Hashman of Louisa; and two sisters, Tammy (John) Horn and Lisa Whitt, both of Inez. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Summer Sheppard, Alexis Sheppard, Hailey Sheppard, Allen Burt and Ashton Ferrell.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in the chapel of Crum Funeral Home with Curt Marcum officiating. Burial will follow at the Delong Cemetery in Debord. Friends may visit the funeral home beginning at noon Wednesday until the time of service. Arrangements are under the direction of the Crum Funeral Home of Inez.