Larry Yale Sheppard, age 86, of Greensboro, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital. He was born December 27, 1937, a son of the late Yale Edward Sheppard and Pauline Snyder Sheppard.
Larry was a graduate of Allen Jay High School. He worked in the furniture industry and retired after 45 years. Larry was a member of Archdale Methodist Church, where he was a member of the George Elder Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the Bush Hill Masonic Lodge in Archdale.
Left to cherish his memory are sons, Christopher Yale Sheppard (Susan), Michael Edward Sheppard (Bonnie); grandchildren, Katherine Sheppard King (John), Zachary Sheppard; step-grandson, Jackson Thomas; sister, Betsy Sheppard Reagan (Tommy); brother-in-law, Robert U. Zimmerman III; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Aldora Zimmerman Sheppard; and sister-in-law, Jill Zimmerman.
A memorial service for Larry will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Archdale Methodist Church, 11543 N Main St, Archdale, NC. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall.
A special thanks to the George Elder Sunday School Class of Archdale Methodist Church. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the church.
The family is under the care of Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services in Archdale. Online condolences may be shared at www.AdvantageArchdale.com - select obituaries.
