James G. Shepherd

 James G. Shepherd Sr., age 88, of Martinsville, Ohio, passed away Monday evening, January 20, 2025 at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro. 

 He was born September 21, 1936 in Hillsboro, Ohio, son of the late David Crockett and Dolly Opal (Tolle) Shepherd. On September 10, 1956 he was united into marriage to Betty J. (Dalton) Shepherd.

James was the proud owner and operator of Shepherd's Logging Company and Jim's Antiques for many years. He achieved the honor of winning a logging convention award during his career. A dedicated husband and father, James cherished spending time with his family.

 Surviving are his loving wife, Betty J. Shepherd; two daughters: Jackie D. Stone and Janet K. Smith; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren; brother, Chester Shepherd; and a sister, Virginia McKinney.

 In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his son and daughter-in-law: James G. "Jimmy" and Jane Shepherd Jr.; son, Jeffrey Shepherd; granddaughter, Janice May Shepherd; brother and sister-in-law: David and Carolyn Shepherd; brother, Larry Shepherd; and three sisters: Faye (Lawrence) Ashley, Bonnie Swisshelm, and Judy Brien.

 Funeral Services will be held at Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, 97 West Locust Street Wilmington, Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:00 am with Pastor Troy Roush officiating. Interment will follow in the Martinsville I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

 Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

 Contributions in James' memory may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation, www.arborday.org.