Buford Shepherd, 74, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026a at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. He was born on July 28, 1951 in Sano, KY, the only son of the late Nolen and Velma Adkins Shepherd.
He was a retired heavy equipment operator and member of the Operating Engineers Union. Buford was a husband, father and grandfather, and a member of the Bernard Ridge Church of God. He enjoyed fishing, bird hunting and horse racing.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Rosetta Andrew Shepherd of Columbia
2 sons: Ed Shepherd and Bobby (and Linda) Shepherd, both of Russell Springs
3 grandchildren: Bethany Stamm, Alex Snider, and Danielle Shepherd
6 great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins
In addition to his parents, Buford was preceded in death by six sisters: Faye Doss, Alma Shepherd, Janice George, Nell Hudson, Joyce White, and Jean Long.
Funeral Service: Monday, February 16, 2026 at 12:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Shepherd and Bro. Eric Richardson officiating
Burial: Shepherd Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Monday at Bernard Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Ed Shepherd, Bobby Shepherd, DeWayne Neat, Doug Shepherd, Chris Long, and Steve Long
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
