Shephard, Theodore

U.S Navy Veteran Was Retired Boilermaker

  • Monday, March 20, 2023
Theodore Shephard
Theodore Shephard

Theodore Shephard, 71, passed away on February 23, 2023, in Chattanooga. He was born to Walter Shephard and Frankie Shephard on April 13,1951, in Chattanooga.

Theodore was a graduate of Riverside High School and later served in the United States Navy. He was a retired Boilermaker.

Theodore was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Frankie Shepherd; a brother, William Jones; sister, Savannah Sorrell.

Theodore leaves to cherish precious memories, his lifetime partner, Barbara Orr, of Chattanooga; daughter, Shannon Shephard , of Chattanooga; stepson, Sam McElroy; three grandchildren, Nailah McCuthison, Christian Appling, and Christiana Appling; nephew, William Walton of Augusta, Ga.; special friends, Charles Harris, Wilma Bell, and the Ridgeway Tenants.

A graveside service with military honors will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.

Obituaries
Frances Smith
Frances Smith
  • 7/12/2025

Frances "Fran" Smith, 75, resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Mrs. Smith, daughter of the late Richard R. ... more

Denise Brittain
Denise Brittain
  • 7/11/2025

Denise Gager Brittain, 73, of Chattanooga , Tennessee, passed away on July 3, 2025 after an illness. She was born on August 13, 1951 in Long Island, NY to Warren and Constance Gager. The Gager ... more

Kathleen "Kathy" Clara Russell DeHart Jones
Kathleen "Kathy" Clara Russell DeHart Jones
  • 7/11/2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Clara Russell DeHart Jones, was born on November 2, 1939, and passed away p eacefully at home on July 10, 2025, with her devoted husband and beloved dog by her side. A graduate ... more