SHEPPERSON. On October 26, 1952, God blessed William Howard Shepperson Jr. and A. Wilnette Shepperson with their precious baby boy, William Howard Shepperson III, affectionately known to his sister, Renee Shepperson, and all family members as "Brother."

Born in Richmond, Va., he was raised in Freeport, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. William entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 16, 2016.

William was educated in Freeport, N.Y. and later, attended Iowa State and Howard University, where he majored in Engineering. He later moved to Hollywood, Calif., where he worked as a Draftsman and Engineer. He married Francie Marie Rice and they moved to Denver, Colo., where they had two wonderful sons, affectionately known as "Billy" and "Eddie."

William, also known as "Shep," loved life and people! He especially loved his mother and relocated to Richmond to care for her, and serve as an Engineer with Philip Morris USA for over 25 years. William was a member of First Baptist Church of South Richmond, where he was active, taught Sunday school and served as a Boy Scout Master. He loved camping, fishing, traveling, playing cards, his Lodge and the Denver Broncos! He was an active member of the Thursday Evening Whist Club.William was a dedicated member with the Masonic Order of Hobson Lodge #23 F&AM, where he served as Master and Secretary of the lodge for over 20 years.

He leaves cherished memories to his wife, Dr. Jacqueline Shepperson; his sons, William Howard Shepperson IV (Alecia) of Copperas Cove, Texas and Edward James Shepperson, Sereeta Marie Bolden and Sherrelle Nicole Bolden, all of Chesterfield, Va.; his grandsons, Terae Jaylon Baldwin and DaVon Jayden Nunn of Chesterfield, Va., and Jackson Aloysius Shepperson of Copperas Cove, Texas; his granddaughters, Jade Alize Shepperson of Georgia and Destiny Jordan Nunn of Chesterfield, Va.; devoted confidante and cousin, Wendell L. Cheatham of Chester, Va.; and special friends, Veronica Seabrook Johnson and James "Butch" Anderson. "Shep" will also be missed by a host of cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 21, 2016, 2 p.m., at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God in Christ, 233 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., pastor, officiating.

Visitation will be Friday, May 20, 2016, from 7 to 8 p.m., at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God in Christ, Petersburg, Va.

Professional funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Ave., Petersburg, Va. (North Dinwiddie County). Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., funeral director, 804-732-5959 and 804-834-3330. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com.