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1993
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2024
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Cory Shepherd Obituary
Cory Benjamin "Ben" Shepherd, age 31, passed away in North Carolina Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, after losing his struggle with addiction, as many others have, after being clean. He was born March 5, 1993 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
He is survived by mother, Tammy (Kay Eddington) Shepherd; father, Shane (Adrene) Hildebrandt; paternal grandmother, Charlotte Hildebrandt; maternal grandparents, Charles and Myra Shepherd; bonus children, Parker, Oaklee and Hynlee; siblings, Dylan (Emily) Hildebrandt and Brittnee Hynek; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Ernst Hildebrandt.
He served in the United States Army in Korea as a combat medic prior to becoming an invaluable employee of Heartwood landscaping company in North Carolina. He loved music, spending time outdoors, running, hiking, and spending time with his beloved dog, Loretta Lynn.
A Celebration of Cory "Ben's" life will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at SCHINDEWOLF-STOUT-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family and online condolences may be made by visiting stoutcrates.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Passionfruit Pal from NC
December 4, 2024
Cory was such a force to reckon with. His whit and charm and humor and soulful musicianship will be deeply missed. May his songs live on and his soul be free and whole.
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