Paul Enlo Sheppard, age 78, resident of Kings Mountain, NC died October 4, 2013 at his home. He was born in Cherokee Co, SC to the late Basil Elmer Sheppard and Lizzie Mae Black Sheppard.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Aileen Caveny Sheppard and brother, Basil Elmer Sheppard, Jr.  Mr. Sheppard was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, Blacksburg, SC and retired from Guardsmark, Charlotte, NC.  He graduated from Limestone College and was a Mason.   Paul served his country honorably for 24 years in the United States Army from 1955 to 1979 and achieved the rank of SGM. As a special forces soldier, Paul conducted operations in Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, and Okinawa and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Bronze Star, and numerous other awards and decorations.    

SURVIVORS: Son: Robert M. Sheppard and wife Joni, McDonough, GA

Leisa S. Kelly and husband Kevin, Savannah, GA

Sister: Margaret Sheppard Washburn, Concord, NC

Sister-in-law: Lucille Bowen, Kings Mtn. NC

6 Grandchildren: Alex Stone, Jonathan Stone, Lauren Sheppard, Robert Kelly, Robert Sheppard and Cullen Kelly. 

1 Great Granddaughter: Kathleen Stone. 

FUNERAL SERVICE:  Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel,  Sunday, October 6, 2013

   2:00 P.M.  Rev. Harold Beam, officiating.

VISITATION: 12:30 – 1:30 P.M. Sunday, October 6, 2013 prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

INTERMENT: Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Blacksburg, South Carolina

MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, Kings Mountain Hospice, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150

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