Chadwick Dale Shepard, age 23, a Morrison, TN resident and Rutherford County, TN native died May 21, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness. He was an employee at Pelham's Sawmill, member of North Hills Church of God of Prophecy and son of Tina "Neka" Shepard of Morrison and the late Carey Dale Shepard. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Pete and Ann Shepard. In addition to his mother, he is survived by step-father, Tony Talbert of McMinnville, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Chastity and M.J. Richardson of McMinnville; nephew, Quinton Leath; two nieces, Destiny and Nevaeh Leath; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Shirley McBride of McMinnville; three uncles, Shawn Barrett, Barry McBride and Tim McBride all of McMinnville; two aunts, Cecilia and Larry Hibdon of Woodbury, TN and Cindy Shepard of Smyrna, TN; several cousins; and very special friends, Justin Keener and Michael Mosley. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016 in High's Chapel with Michael Harris to officiate. Interment will follow in Viola Cemetery. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 and 10:00 a.m. Thursday until time of service at High's.