Carl “CE” Shepherd, 80 of Minford passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at his residence. Born April 16, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Crit and Goldie Ann Shepherd, he retired from N&S Railroad after 49 years and was a U.S. Marine veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Dotson Shepherd; one son, Darren Shepherd; one daughter, Kim (Jeff) Garrett; two step-daughters, Melissa “Misee” (Jason) Cantrell, Rebecca Duncan; ten grandchildren, Amber Pauley, Tori Garrett, Shany Foreman, Alli Shepherd, Emma Shepherd, Dillon Shepherd, Kaitlyn Davis, Chrislyn Davis, Corey Miller, Kaden Gregory; three great-grandchildren, Raeleigh Pauley, Jeff Pauley, Miles Johnson; one brother, Christopher (Trish) Shepherd, and special friends, Bill Blevins, Kyle & Brenda Dotson, and Wayne Gampp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon Sue Shepherd; one brother, Dale Shepherd, and one sister, Rita Carver.
Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2021 at Edgewood Abbey Mausoleum @ Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg with Pastor Dane Thompson officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Irwin Post No. 622 American Legion and William A. Baker Post No. 363. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.