SSgt James C. Shepard

SSgt James C Shepard, 32 years old of South Riding, VA, born March 7, 1991, passed away July 5, 2023 in San Diego, CA.

James, son, brother, nephew, grandson, friend…Marine, who served  his country September 2011 until July 5, 2023.

A wonderful son, brother and friend, you made us all proud. We are sad you are no longer here, we are comforted by our

wonderful memories of you.

He is survived by his mother and step-dad, Kristine & Michael Baptiste; sisters, Maritza & Symone Baptiste; brother, Michael

Baptiste Jr; father and step-mother, Christopher & Nancy Shepard; grandmothers, Barbara Carter and Doris Shepard; uncles John & Robert Carter, Edward Shepard, and many cousins.  

Services will be held Wednesday, October 11, 10:00am, Arlington National Cemetery.  

We hope you will join the family in celebrating his life, October 11, 4:00pm – 9:00pm at our home in South Riding, VA.