James “Jim” Allen Shepard, 74, of Bessemer, passed away October 14, 2020. Jim was retired from Southern Company Services. He was a lay pastor of prayer at the Church at Brookhills. He was an avid sailor, and captain of his sailboat “Gypsy”.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Margie Shepard. He is survived by his wife Linda H. Shepard; daughter Kellie Shepard Rambin (Steven); grandson Jonathan Brown; and granddaughter Taylor Brown.

There will be a visitation from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Monday, October 19, 2020, at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM at the Funeral Home, with Rev. Rick Ousley officiating.

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