Steven Shepard

Steven Lamar Shepherd, 59 of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga & North Georgia areas and was a member of Ridgedale Church of Christ. He was previously employed with Hunter Oil as a Foreman for many years and enjoyed hunting & fishing. He loved UTC Football and was a huge VOLS Fan and UTK Fan. He was a loving and devoted brother, husband, father and grandfather that will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Ruth Shepherd and two brothers, Harold Elder Shepherd and Billy Paul Shepherd. Survivors include his loving wife of more than 16 years, Sarah Parker Shepherd; children, Dustin Shepherd, Bryan Botts and Courtney Shepherd. Sister, Janette Munsey; three brothers, Robert Shepherd, Donald Shepherd and LaBron Shepherd; one grandchild, Julianna Marie Payne and numerous extended family & friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Preacher Ken Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.