Joseph Stephen Shepherd

Franklin, NC - Joseph Stephen Shepherd, age 71, of Fred Dalton Road, Franklin, NC passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Garland and Hazel Dalton Shepherd. He worked in construction and farming. He loved bluegrass music, dancing and going to Picking on the Square. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Annie Lois Kirkland Shepherd; two step-daughters, Carolyn Morgan of Tawas, Michigan and Donna Shears of Franklin, NC; one son William Stephen Shepherd of Franklin, NC; four step-sons, Roger McMahan and his wife Sandra, David McMahan, James McMahan and Jeff McMahan all of Franklin; one sister, Ruth Poe of Longwood, FL and one brother, George Shepherd of Cleveland, GA. Thirty-seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 20, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Judson Hall and Rev. David Williamas officiating. Burial will be held at the Shepherd Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, November 20 from 1:00-2:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.