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Deacon William Lawrence Shepherd

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Official Obituary of

Deacon William Lawrence Shepherd

September 11, 1953 ~ June 10, 2026 (age 72) 72 Years Old

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Deacon William Shepherd Obituary

Deacon William L. Shepherd (72) Called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 10, 2026. Beloved Husband to Illona Nadine Shepherd. A public family visitation will be held on Wednesday June 24, 2026 at The Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road. Maple Heights, Ohio 44137. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday June 25, 2026 at Philippi Missionary Baptist Church 11703 Corlett Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44105.

Wake: 10:00am Celebration of Life: 10:30am

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Services

Family Viewing & Visitation

Wednesday
June 24, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Gaines Funeral Home
5386 Lee Road
Maple Heights, OH 44137

Wake

Thursday
June 25, 2026
10:00 AM
Philippi MBC
11703 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105

Celebration of Life

Thursday
June 25, 2026
10:30 AM
Philippi MBC
11703 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105

Interment

Thursday
June 25, 2026
12:30 PM
Evergreen Memorial Park
5505 Northfield Rd.
Bedford, OH 44146

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