Dr. Charles W. Shepson

Dr. Charles W. Shepson (95) of Fort Myers, Florida, slipped away peacefully to join his Savior and Lord the morning of September 16, 2024. He departed holding the hand of his wife, Colleen, with son and daughter-in-law by his side.

Charles was born November, 30, 1928 in Long Branch, New Jersey to parents William N. Shepson and Lula May Reeder Shepson.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and four brothers: Don, Bill, Rich, David, and his wife of 44 years, Elaine Campbell Shepson.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Colleen Johns Shepson, sons, Brian Shepson and Gary Shepson, daughter-in law, Connie Evans Shepson, son-in-law, Patrick Jones, grandchildren, Stephanie Shepson and Steven Shepson, nieces and nephews, Don and Marge Shepson, Patty and Lee Peters, Sandy and John Rice, Becky Shepson and other extended family members.

A memorial service will be held to honor Charles’ life and God’s grace at 2:30 pm on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at The Village Church, 15100 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida 33908.

Charles received a Bachelor degree from Nyack College, a Masters from University of New York, worked on his Doctorate at Loyola University and University of Houston, and received an honorary Doctorate from Toccoa Falls College.

Charles is remembered by the family as a loving and generous husband, father and grandfather. He is greatly loved by many who sat under his pastoral ministry as senior pastor of at least five churches in New York, Minnesota, and Vancouver, B.C. He touched the lives of many serving as interim pastor in numerous churches. He was Dean of Students and Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Methods at St. Paul Bible College, now known as Crown College, where he inspired many to excel in the pastorate and on the mission field. He blessed people all over the world as he spoke in over 50 countries. Since his heart was especially tuned to missions and pastors, he founded Fairhaven Ministries Retreat and Counseling centers in Roan Mountain, Tennessee and Vernon, British Colombia, Canada. Hundreds of pastors and missionaries as well as lay people have enjoyed rest and counsel rebounding from difficult situations, or just refreshing from the press of this world. In addition to his pastoral, counseling and evangelistic ministries, he authored 11 books to encourage and help others in their Christian walk.

In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to Fairhaven Ministries in his name.

We will dearly miss Charles, a gifted speaker, teacher, counselor, husband, father, and most of all a devoted disciple of Jesus.