James Shepherd
October 24, 1957 - January 30, 2025

James Shepherd, age 67, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 24, 1957. He was a long-time resident of the Northwest Georgia area and was of the Seventh Day Adventist Faith. James was a train and car enthusiast as well as an avid antique collector. He was known as a gentle giant that loved animals, his family and lived for his beloved grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Peterson and Jimmy Don Shepherd; aunt and uncle who raised him Gary and Glenda Shepherd; mother-in-law, Helen Helms; sister, Nancy Mosley: and son, Joey Matthew Knowles Shepherd.

He is survived by his wife of twenty-three years, Debra Caldwell Shepherd; daughters, Jessica Shepherd, Sarah Ambrose and Rebecca Ambrose; sisters, Stella Boggs, Sandy Colangelo and Sherry Steele; brother, Daniel Shepherd; grandchildren, Hunter, Joey, Madi, Randy, Dominick, Cassie and Dezzy; extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in the chapel. Burial will follow in Plowman Cemetery.

Visitation

Wilson Funeral Home – Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel
555 West Cloud Springs Road
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-5555

Service/Mass

Wilson Funeral Home – Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel
555 West Cloud Springs Road
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-5555

Funeral Home in Charge

Wilson Funeral Home – Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel
555 West Cloud Springs Road
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-5555