Thomas left this world on February 20, 2023. Thomas was well known and to most he was known as "Buddy." He was a member of Old Hickory Church of Christ. He also enjoyed camping and spending time with his family, especially his 3 beautiful grandchildren. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports as well as helping with his son's cub scout pack when they were younger.
He retired from Chuck Graves/Jones Chevrolet after serving as service writer/service manager for over 25 years. He and his wife, Linda, were married on March 14, 1976, they enjoyed 46 wonderful years together.
Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Duck Sheppard, and his father Nolan Eugene Sheppard.
Thomas is survived by his wife Linda Kay Sheppard, 3 sons, Robert "Bobby "Evan Sheppard, Thomas "Tommy" Allen Sheppard(Brooke) and James "Jimmy" Tyler Sheppard. 3 grandchildren„ Braden Thomas Sheppard„ Mason Blake Sheppard, and Blakely Joyce Sheppard all from Jackson TN , a sister, Jane DeGroot, of Oregon . 2 nephews David Quick and Daniel Quick both from South Carolina and 1 niece Deborah Quick from Colorado. CT
The family will receive friends and loved ones on Thursday February 23, 2023 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the South Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons. The funeral will be Friday, February 24,2023 at 1:00, also at the South Chapel opf George A. Smith and Sons followed by burial at Highland Memorial Gardens. Services will be officiated by Bro. Jeremy Brown.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Seaton, Brad Seaton, Daniel Quick, Brad Maness, Randy Hunt and Nick Warren.
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