Bishop Walter Terone Shephard

Bishop Walter Terone Shephard was born December 1, 1942 in Fosters, Alabama to the union of the late Lee Anthony and Clara Bell Shephard and departed this life on January 8, 2018. God had a calling on his life at an early age where he joined Dry Creek Baptist Church.

On July 8, 1963 “T” as he was lovingly known, married his soul mate Geraldine Banks. God blessed this couple with over 50 years of marriage and three loving children. Everyone that had the honor and privilege to know Walter knew that he had a deep love and passion for family.

God had Given Bishop Walter Shephard a vision and a heart for families and lost souls. In July 1996, Bishop Walter Shephard was faithful to that vision and Acts of Faith Community Crusade Church was birthed. Bishop was not only the founder of Acts of Faith but the epitome of the name. Bishop Shephard blessed many with his wisdom, teaching, and most of all his unconditional love. One of Bishop’s favorite scriptures was Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

Bishop loved spending quality time with his family. H loved fishing, and being out in the outdoors. He also loved traveling and cruising with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Lee Anthony and Clara Bell, son Fredrick, sisters Jettie Lavender, Willie Mae Smith, and brother Edward Donnell.

He leaves to cherish his memory with his wife Geraldine, daughters Chavela (Douglas) Ware, Shanequa (Byron) Pointdexter, grandchildren Nyesha (Bart) Clayton, Fredrick, Terone, Mickael, Amari, and Breah, seven great-grandchildren and a host of family, friends, Spiritual daughter, Pastor Mildred Tate and the Acts of Faith Church Family.

Viewing at 10:00AM service at 11:00 AM on January 16, 2018 at Springhill Baptist 2000 E. 17th Ave

Internment Evergreen Burial Park.