Benjamin Franklin “Ben” Shepard, Jr.

Forsyth . . . Benjamin Franklin “Ben” Shepard, Jr. died Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 at Forsyth City Cemetery. The Reverend Danny Parker will officiate. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the graveside. Mr. Shepard, the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Shepard, Sr. and Laura Maddox Shepard, was born October 2, 1941, in Forsyth, Georgia. His brother, Francis Maddox preceded him in death. He was a retired textile worker and was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his sister, Betty Dupree of Forsyth. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 804 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201 Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.