Jovon Leroy Sheppard was born on May 4, 1987 in Jacksonville, Florida to Leroy and Kimberly Sheppard. He confessed Christ and was baptized at Wayman Chapel. He attended the Public Schools of Duval County, graduating from Wolfson High School.
Jovon departed this life December 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leroy Sheppard; aunts, Iris Jones and Tonya Thompson and uncle, Timothy Rackley.
Jovon leaves to cherish his memories: 4 sons, Jovon Leroy, Jaylon, Julius and King; 6 daughters, Jaleiry, Jazzlyn, Jliyha (Jalea), Jade, Jada and Tamir; parents, Leroy and Kimberly Sheppard; brothers, LeRoyal, Quzamen and James; sister, Leiara; grandmothers, Betty Jean Sheppard and Dorothy Mae Rackley and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.