Ronald W. Shepherd, age 72, of Chester passed away at his home. He was the widower of Jane Brooks Shepherd and the son of the late Ralph and Lillie Belle Meek Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd was a Christian. He was a retired over-the-road professional truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his son, Christopher Shepherd and his wife Kayla of Chester and his sister Barbara Baldwin of Chester. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Shepherd. No services are planned at this time.