Paul Shepherd

Paul Shepherd Sr., age 83, widower of Gloria Jean Shepherd, passed away on November 18th, 2020 at his residence in Clay City, Kentucky.  Born in Wentz, Kentucky he was the son of the late Earton and Gracie Bowling Shepherd and a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was a former coal miner with Blue Diamond Coal Company and a member of Clay City First Church of God.  In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Danny Ray Shepherd, Bill Shepherd, James Shepherd; and his sisters: Belvia Lee, Mary Shepherd, Vadis Shepherd, and Betty Riddle.   He is survived by his two sons, Paul Shepherd Jr. (Rosanne) and Robert Shepherd; four daughters: Patricia Kerr (James), Sandra Shepherd Moore, Lori Boykin (Craig), and Kathryn Hampton; eleven grandchildren:  Kristi (Jarett) Gregory, Jennifer (Mike) Schenkenfelder, Madison (Corey) Oliver, Nicholas Jourdan, Daniel Shepherd, Matthew (Jennie) Shepherd, Ryan (Teanna) Moore, Aaron Moore, Ethan Moore, Jessica Hampton, and HM2 (FMF) Andrew Hampton;  step-grandchildren: Davis and Graham Forney. Six Great-Grandchildren: Jaxson and Joston Gregory, Norah and Emilie Schenkenfelder, and Hadley Ryan and Bella Danielle; three brothers: Bobby Shepherd, Burnis Shepherd, and Eli Shepherd and five sisters: Loretta Polly, Lorene Dixon, Lana S. Lee, Carol Isom, and Opha Shepherd.  Graveside services officiated by Bro. Brad Epperson and Kristi Gregory at Stonegate Cemetery on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 2:00 PM.  Honorary Pallbearers: Paul Shepherd Jr., Robert Shepherd, Eli Shepherd, Aaron Moore, Ryan Moore, Ethan Moore, Nick Jourdan, Andrew Hampton, Matthew Shepherd, and Daniel Shepherd.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.