Herbert Dan Shepherd, 65, of Lumberton died on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County, NC on June 22, 1946 to Herbert Frederick Shepherd and Blanche Hall Shepherd. He was a veteran having served in the United States Marines. He retired as a truck driver for Abilene Motor Express.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Glenn Shepherd and a sister, Shirley Williams.

Mr. Shepherd is survived by his wife, Katie Lou Shepherd of the home; two sons, Keith Hucks and fiancé Angie Watson of Clayton, and Joey Hucks and wife JoAnn of Lumberton; two sisters Ann Jackson and husband Tinker of St. Pauls and Kathie Young and husband Sam of Lumberton; and two grandchildren, Joey Brandon Hucks and Erika Nicole ??Nikki? Hucks.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Long Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Broadwell officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.

Visitation will be on Monday, October 31, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358.