SMYRNA – Carl J. Shepardson, 92, a life long resident of Smyrna, passed away at his home, where he has lived since birth, Sunday evening, March 10, 2013, with his daughters at his side.
Carl was born in Smyrna on Feb. 22, 1921 the son of Ery Stokes and Agnes Stanton Shepardson. He lived his entire life in Smyrna and received his education in the Smyrna school. In 1940, Carl entered the United States Army. He attained the rank of Staff Sgt. and was honorably discharged in 1945. Returning home Carl gained employment with the Bennet-Ireland Co. of Norwich. He worked for a period of 40 years working in the assembly production area from which he retired.
Carl was an easy going kind of guy. He enjoyed his music from the 1940’s era, was an avid reader and loved to follow the NASCAR circuit. On the “farm” Carl was always finding something mechanical to tinker with.
Carl is survived by his daughters, JoAnn Shepardson-Gaylord and husband Joseph of Ithaca, Patricia McGregor and husband Michael of Tully, his grandchild Schuyler McGregor, his sister Mary Alice Whitney of Smyrna, several nieces and nephews and the mother of his daughters Betty Cook of Sherburne Four Corners. Also surviving are the children of his longtime companion, Marie Evans, who are Jean Hobbs and husband Jerry, Robert Evans and wife Vicki, Judy Ann Wright and husband Rick, Karen Catherine Caldwell and husband John, William Evans and wife Sue, Peggy Button and husband John and Deborah Marotta along with their families.
Carl was predeceased by his brothers Francis, Richard, Stanton, Stanley and his longtime companion Marie Evans.
At Carl’s request there will be no formal funeral service.
Please consider memorial contributions to the Smyrna Fire Dept., Smyrna, NY 13464 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.