Nicky "Nick" Dewayne Shepherd

Mr. Nicky “Nick” Dewayne Shepherd, age 58, of McEwen, TN, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, at his home. Mr. Shepherd was born July 14, 1962, in Nashville, TN, to Wayne David and Melva Jean Passion Shepherd. He was married to Mary Catherine “Cathy” Hipshire Shepherd. Nick was a member of Christ Community Church in McEwen, TN. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. Nick loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed. His most loved quote, “No matter what happens…I’m a winner either way!

Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, September 30, 2020, from 10 a.m. until funeral service time at 2 p.m., at Christ Community Church, 635 St. Patrick Street, McEwen, TN. Rev. Brandon Dailey will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in the McEwen Cemetery in McEwen, TN.  Active Pallbearers will be Nicky Shepherd, Jr., Chris Shepherd, David Browning, Johnny Hipshire, Gary Brooks, and Earl Ross.

Survivors include:

Wife: Cathy Shepherd, McEwen, TN

3 Children: Nicky Shepherd, Jr. (Cassandra), McEwen, TN 

Christopher Shepherd (Meghan), Dickson, TN

Tabatha Browning (David), McEwen, TN

1 Bonus Daughter: Jennifer Brooks (Gary), Waverly, TN

7 Grandchildren: Destiny, Joanna, Alexia, Heath, Gabriel, Ceceilia, and EllieClaire

4 Bonus Grandchildren: Allanna, Kaylie, Dominic, and Macy

4 Brothers: Wayne Shepherd (Leigh), Columbia, TN

Timothy Shepherd, KY

Steve McClanahan (Vicky), Nashville, TN

David Darnell, Nashville, TN

5 Sisters: Laquita McClanahan, Chattanooga, TN

Nita Moore (Terry), Chattanooga, TN

Jackie Bratcher (Burl), Chattanooga, TN

Donna Miano, Gallatin, TN

Tami Mills (Lanny), Gallatin, TN

Mother-in-law: Christine Lory, McEwen, TN

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Wayne David and Melva Jean Shepherd

Sister: Davida Warren

LUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOME – MCEWEN

9729 Hwy. 70 E., McEwen, TN 37101