Bob Shepherd, 61, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Bob was born on March 29, 1957 in Columbus to the late Robert and Betty (Cramer) Shepherd.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Billiejean "BJ" (Pedersen) Shepherd; sons, Jesse (Ashton) Shepherd and Daniel (Anna) Shepherd; grandson, Lucien Shepherd; mother, Betty Shepherd; siblings, Linda (Steve) Darfus, Lisa Lauinger and Mark Shepherd; numerous other family members and close friends.

Bob was a selfless servant of Christ . He loved to fish and cut his grass. He also enjoyed working at The Vineyard. Bob was devoted to his family and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 7 to 9 pm at The Vineyard Columbus, 6000 Cooper Rd., Westerville, OH 43081. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 11am at The Vineyard Columbus with a visitation one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foundation for Hospice of Central Ohio, P.O. Box 430, Newark, OH 43058-0430 in Bob's memory.