Obituary of James Sheppard

James Lee Sheppard was born, June 17, 1923 in North Hampton County, Exmore, Virginia. He was son of the late Ruben Lee Sheppard and Ethel Bailey. God sent His angels to the Yonkers Garden Nursing Home (formerly St. Joseph's Nursing Home), Sunday, January 13, 2019 to guide him home. James arrived in New York at the age of 12 and joined Unity Baptist Tabernacle Church. He attended elementary school at Nathan Hale and Washington Junior High School in Mt. Vernon, NY. When he turned 16, he helped his dad sell fresh fish from a mobile truck full time. Many other services were made available door to door; like ice, milk, eggs, etc. in those days. He had a comedic nature and practiced many crafty projects; like making belts from soda tabs and yarn. As a patient, he created his own job by folding bibs at the nursing home, and would pass them out to the patients at mealtime. He said he felt useful helping the patients. He worked in a bakery in New York City for a short time. He became an Auto Detailer for Byrn Brother's Chevrolet in Valhalla, NY., while living on Walsh Road, Yonkers, NY. When Byrn Brother's Chevrolet relocated to Florida, he worked for Brunschwig Fils a high-end upholstery company. He met and married Louise Jones in 1943. They raised 2 daughters, Shirley and Elouise (Ellie). James leaves to cherish his memory, 2 daughters, Shirley Corn of Mt. Vernon, NY, Elouise (Ellie) (Edward) Crowder of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. One Step-Daughter, Silverteen (Teen) Lowe of Yonkers, NY. Five grandsons, Milton (Janet) Sheppard of Mt. Vernon, NY, Leonard Corn (Cheryl) of Mt. Vernon, NY, Wayne (Janine) Corn of Harrison, NY, Troy Michael Crowder of Allentown, Pa. and Edward Crowder Jr. of Mableton, Ga. He leaves behind six great grandchildren, Aaron Sheppard of Bronx, NY, Rashawn Corn of West Palm Beach, Florida, Zyaire N. Crowder of Randallstown, Md., Natalie Olivia Corn of Harrison, NY. and Breonna and Zoe Corn of Mt. Vernon, NY. He leaves behind many relatives, doctors, nurses and friends who loved him and laughed at his jokes. He was preceded in death by his father Ruben Lee Sheppard and his mother, Ethel Bailey of North Hampton County, Exmore, Va., his wife, Louise Jones Sheppard of Mt. Vernon, NY and a loving friend Mary Lowe of Yonkers, NY.»(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered before this line)