Arthur

Shepard

Arthur George was born on November 2, 1967, to Elijah Shepard and Marvaline Joseph. He was a graduate of Citronelle High School. He exceled in a long-time career as a logger with Roll on Trucking and was a rededicated member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He departed this life on June 22, 2026. His spirit will live on in every shared story, every echo of laughter, and every act of love. We will forever carry him in our hearts.

He was preceded in death by: his fathers Elijah Shepard and Carlos Joseph, his grandson Marquis James Jr., Paternal Grandparents Clarence and Rebecca Shepard, Maternal Grandparents Johnny and Emma Campbell, and Aunts Ronna Faye Olds and Inez Overstreet whose memories he carried with him throughout his life.

He leaves to cherish:

His wife Trudy Ann Shepard, mother Marvaline Joseph, daughter Emily Shepard, sons Arthur (Mark Gentry) Shepard Jr., Alex (Sandra) Franks, Joe Franks; grandchildren Jeremiah James, Jordan Shepard, Ja'kaylah Gentry, Alex Franks Jr., Sandaysdra Franks, Shandria Franks, Jamicheal Franks, Jamya Franks, and Milani Franks; brother Elijah Shepard Jr., sisters Carol (Waylon) McCain, Karen (Abert) Moore, and Omega (James) Tricksey; Sisters in Love Verlean Chambers and Elnora Franks as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The loss we feel today is deep and profound, yet the story of his life does not end here. It continues in the countless lives he touched and in the love he gave so freely. His journey was marked by compassion, persistence, and quiet strength. He faced life's challenges with resilience and met its joys with a grateful heart. Those who knew him will remember him not only for what he did, but for who he was — genuine, caring, and with a heart full of love.

Legacy is not measured only in accomplishments, but in moments — the comforting words he offered, the laughter he shared, the encouragement he gave when it was needed most. He had a remarkable way of making people feel seen, heard, and valued. Though the pain of his loss is overwhelming, we find solace in the memories he left behind.


A public visitation from Mr. Arthur G. Shepard will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 7765 Coy Smith Hwy, Citronelle, AL 36522. Funeral Service will began at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place in the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Citronelle, AL.