Herbert Wesley Sheppard, Jr., 70, of Middletown, MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home.

Born June 30, 1954 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Herbert Wesley Sheppard, Sr. and Velma Cleo (Burtner) Sheppard.

Herbert was a 1972-graduate of Middletown High School and graduated from Lincoln Institute of Baltimore. He was a mechanic until he became disabled.

He was a member at EUB/Middletown United Methodist Church.

Herbert is survived by his sisters, Bonita Sheppard Agee (William) and Justina B. Dunlap; niece, Laura Dunlap Shaffer (Brian); great-nieces, Sarah Carlisle and Rebekah Foy (Douglas); and great-great niece, Reese E. Foy.

A graveside service will be held at 10am on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Boonsboro Cemetery, 64 S. Main St., Boonsboro, MD. Pastor John Schildt will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 4301 Main Street, Rohrersville, MD 21779 or to Hospice of Washington County, 1710 Underpass Way, Suite 300, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Bonita and William want to thank Dr. Ditto of Meritus Health and Hospice of Washington County, especially Gail and Mary, for their care as well as Bethel United Methodist Church of Rohrersville.