Calvin L. Sheppard “MusiqMan” Obituary (1950

Calvin Lewis Sheppard passed away on April 2, 2026, after a short illness at TidalHealth Nanticoke. Calvin Lewis Sheppard was born in Lewes, DE on December 23, 1950, to Emily Sheppard and Burnett Sheppard. Calvin graduated from James H. Groves Adult School in Georgetown, DE. Calvin lived a life full of compassion and had a love for music that touched everyone he met. He spent the majority of his life in Dover, Delaware and the surrounding areas. He was a self-employed dry wall finisher for 29 years and worked for Nanticoke Homes in Greenwood, DE as a Dry Wall finisher. Calvin better known as “Shep” or “MusiqMan” was known for his love of music. He had a way of making the people flock to him for his music. Shep had a booth at the Bizarre in Dover, Delaware for over 20 years where people could listen to his music and purchase lasting memories of music to add to their collections. Shep specialized in Old School R&B, Southern Soul, Smooth Jazz, Motown, Blues and Gospel. He was a DJ at many events including family BBQ’s, Birthday Parties, Outside Gospel Events and Wedding Receptions. Shep was preceded in death by his parents Emily L. Sheppard and Burnett Sheppard. Sisters Catherine Sheppard (his twin), Valeria Bowden, Maggie Bowden, Joanne Summerville, and Emily Marie Hardy; brothers, David Sheppard, James Sheppard, Burley Snead Jr., and Robert Keith Snead. Shep leaves to cherish his one & only child, Tiffany, of Dover, DE that he frequently doted on and was very close to. Every chance he got, he’d say, “Look at my beautiful daughter, ain’t she gorgeous.” He’d then say (jokingly) that he looked better. Shep & his daughter would occasionally spend time together at the Bizarre while he would play, display & sell his music creations. The two would often enjoy outings to breakfast, lunch and/or dinner where the conversations were humorous. Three grandchildren, Ashton Taylor, Darien Taylor and Jamier Taylor all of Dover, DE; three great grandchildren Riley, Darien Jr., and Reign all of MD; five sisters, Sharon (Jerome) Parker of Seaford, DE; LaJuan Snead of Camden, DE; Mary Etta (Edison) Howell of Milton, DE; Regina Snead of Millsboro, DE; and Jurlene Phillips of New Jersey; five brothers, Mervin Sheppard of Virginia Beach, VA; Randy Snead of Seaford, DE; Reginald Snead of Seaford, DE; Donzell Snead of Milton, DE and Darnell Snead of Bridgeville, DE. And host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. .,