Steven Allen Sheppard Sr (67) of Newport NJ was called home to be with our Lord on Tuesday evening, March 31, 2026, at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland surrounded by his family and friends. Steven was born March 9, 1959, to Thomas and Mary Sheppard of Haleyville. Steve married the love of his life Sandra (Carver) 45 and a half years ago and started his beautiful family. Throughout his life Steve was a jack of all trades. Before retiring he was the supervisor at Unimen Sand plant. Steve was the pastor of Newport Baptist Church for 16 years, before that he was a deacon at Maranatha Baptist Church. Everyone who knew Steve heard the gospel, he never missed an opportunity to spread the word of God. Some of the things Steve enjoyed were fishing, hunting, and playing guitar. He also loved watching his Philadelphia Phillies even though they lost the World Series game he had the opportunity to attend. He is survived by his wife Sandra (Carver), two sons, Steven Sheppard Jr (Deanna), Matthew Sheppard (Bethany), two daughters, Kelly Norton (Derek), Kimberly Spiotto (Trevor), two brothers, Harry Sheppard (Kay), Christopher Sheppard (Shelby), three sisters, Virginia Kiel (Larry), Kathy Greer (Steve), Mary Greer (John), 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by brothers Thomas Sheppard, Robert Sheppard.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Steve's viewing and funeral service on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Newport Baptist Church, 321 Baptist Road, Newport NJ 08345. The viewing will be from 10 AM to 12 PM in the church with the service at 12PM. Burial will be in Haleyville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Newport Baptist Church Building Fund.