Charles Ray Shepherd, Jr

Charles R. Shepherd, Jr., 89, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday August 18, 2020 at his home. Born January 13, 1931 in Wilkes County, NC he was the son of the late Charles R. and Gaye Wyatt Shepherd.

Charles was a US Army veteran, having served his country honorably during the Korean War. During his working years, Charles was a loom fixer at the former Cannon Mills, retiring in 1993 after 35 years of service.

Charles is survived by his wife, Ruth Howell Shepherd; three daughters, Pam Bolick of Kannapolis, Ellen Hill and husband Dave of Salisbury, NC, and Amy Taylor and husband Steve of Holden Beach; three sons, Charles M. Shepherd and wife Sylvia of China Grove, Tony Shepherd and wife Kathy of Las Vegas, and James Shepherd of Kannapolis; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Shepherd; brother Ralph Shepherd; and a sister, Bonnie Ratliff.

A funeral service to honor Charles’ life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel, 1748 Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Kannapolis. Interment with military honors provided by Cabarrus County Honor Guard will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. Pastor Benny Burgess will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 AM Saturday, prior to the service.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com