Knight Funeral Home - White River
Harry K. Shepard, Jr. died Monday, November 5, 2019 at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH, at the age of 71.
Harry was born January 22, 1948, in Springfield, VT, the son of Harry Sr. and B. Virginia (Miller) Maxfield. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1967, and then enlisted in the US Army, and served in the Vietnam War until 1970. Upon returning from duty, he went to work for his father, until opening up his own shop. Harry was a certified welder/fabricator, and worked as a heavy machinery/truck mechanic.
Harry was a caring gentle giant, always helping out friends and family in need. He enjoyed antique vehicles, collecting motorcycles, and the company of his puppy, Hussle.
Harry is predeceased by his parents, and a sister, Lee Wetherby. He is survived by his sisters: Ann Creaser of Glover, VT, Caroline Shepard of North Pomfret, VT, Hope Shaver and her husband Mark of Columbia City, IN, and June Mckenzie and her husband Thomas of San Bernardino, CA. He also leaves behind 13 nieces/nephews, 13 great nieces/nephews, 4 great great nephews,
and though not blessed with children of his own, he thought the world of Natalie Butler and her husband Will.
There will be no formal services at this time. There will be a celebration of his life, on November 23, 2019, at 890 Chester Rd. Springfield, VT. 05156 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, to commemorate Harry's life, the family would encourage friends and family to send donations to the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative Care: 154 Hitchcock Loop Road, Lebanon, NH 03756. Condolences to the family may be expressed in an online guestbook found at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.
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