Junior Lee Shephard was born on February 9, 1941, to the late Luevinna Shephard and Robert Shephard. Junior Lee departed this life on July 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Junior began his career as a CDL truck driver, driving for over 30 years; he retired from Scott Street Tomato Houses.

Junior Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Shephard. He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughters, Valarie Reed, Betty Holt, and Janice Rook, and his son, Reginald Burton. Junior also leaves behind his brother, Curtis Shepard; his sister, Francis Montgomery; and a host of other family members, friends, and loved ones who will sadly miss him.