Tilman Wayne Sheppard's Obituary
Tilman “Wayne” Sheppard, 85, of Tavares, FL, passed away on October 21, 2022, in Tavares, FL. He was born on April 16, 1937, in Moultrie, GA, to his parents: Tilman and Lizzie (McMickle) Sheppard. Wayne was a theater manager for many years and a retired Disney cast member, a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Adventure Christian Church of Tavares, FL. Wayne was an avid poet and wrote and published two books of poetry. His greatest loves were his faith, his family and his country!
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years: Patricia “Patty” Sheppard; children: Donnie (April) Sheppard and Tammy (Ed) Vercamen; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; Brother: Larry (Diane) Sheppard. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Terri Lynn Sheppard and siblings: Wallace Sheppard and Dorothy Cobb.
Funeral services will be held on November 1, 2022, at 11:00AM with a viewing one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00AM at Steverson, Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Home in Tavares, FL. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Clermont FL. Online condolences can be left at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com
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