Dallas Vance Shepard Sr., age 88 of Burgaw, passed peacefully Thursday May 21, 2020 at Autumn Village in Beulaville.

He was born August 1, 1931 in New Hanover County, son of the late Dewey and Maggie Rogers Shepard.

He is survived by two daughters, Sharon Higgins and husband Jay of SC and Renee' Turner and husband Tim of Clinton; six grandchildren, Kenneth, Ryan, Heather, Hannah, Dallas III and Keaton; nine great grandchildren, Austin, Hailey, Kinsley, Julianna, Mattie, Gracie, Shaley, Kayle and Mason; a brother, Charlie Shepard and wife Linda of NC; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Lula Shepard, son, Dallas Shepard Jr., and two grandchildren, Lee Canady and Timothy Turner.

Dallas was a devoted and caring family man. He loved farming and raising animals and always put his family first.

A graveside service will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday May 26, 2020 at Oleander Memorial Gardens. Reverend Adrian Shepard will officiate.

You are invited to sign the guest book.