James Lee Sheppard

Cheraw, SC

James Lee Sheppard, age 73 of Cheraw, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, after an extended illness.

James was born April 22, 1951, in Bennettsville. He was a son of the late Alfred and Lizzie Polston Sheppard. James was a law enforcement officer and retired from the Cheraw Police Department after many years of service. James enjoyed going to the movies. He enjoyed all things Christmas, all year-round. He loved Christmas movies and Christmas music. Most of all, James loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brothers, Ed Rogers and Tony Sheppard; and sisters, Peggy Thomas and Mildred Herndon.

James is survived by his wife, Marie Shoemake Sheppard of the home; a son, Jamie Sheppard of Cheraw; daughters, Shannon Sheppard of Bennettsville and Elizabeth Traenkner (James) of Texas; a sister, Irene Roller of Bennettsville; grandchildren, Ashley Jackson, Heather Jackson, Dakota Jackson, and Mackenzie Traenkner; great grandchildren, Bryson, Jacob, Eli, Hazelynn, Karter, and Kashleigh; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members also survive.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Rogers Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Rogers Cemetery.

A time of visitation will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, July 7, 2024, one hour prior to the service at Rogers Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.rogersofmccoll.com.

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