David Shepard | |
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Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
In office January 2001 – January 2017 | |
Preceded by | Douglas S. Jackson |
Succeeded by | Michael Curcio |
Member of the Dickson County Commission from the 9th District | |
In office January 2019 – February 4, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Tony Adams |
Personal details | |
Born | Hickman County, Tennessee | October 6, 1947
Died | February 4, 2021 | (aged 73)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Dickson, Tennessee |
Alma mater | University of Tennessee at Martin University of Tennessee |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1969–1971 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
David A. Shepard[1] (October 6, 1947 – February 4, 2021)[2] was an American politician and a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He represented District 69 from January 2001 through January 2017. In November 2018, Shepard won election to the Dickson County Commission, defeating incumbent commissioner Tony Adams.[3]
Shepard, who had cancer, died on February 4, 2021, after contracting COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tennessee.[4]