The Gospel Lights - Bradley Shephard

I was born in St. Mary's Hospital in Humboldt Tennessee on May 18, 1960. Humboldt is a small town with a population of about 10,000 people. It is located in Gibson County, Tennessee.

My father was James W. Shephard and my mother was Katherine Shephard. My father was a city worker and my mother was a housewife.

I attended Stigall Elementary Junior High School and graduated from Humboldt High school.

My first involvement with music was when I was about six years old.

My first experience with God was when I was twelve years old. That is the same age I was when I joined the church. I am a member or The Cedar Hill Baptist Church and I play the bass guitar for the male chorus.

After High School I spent three years in The U.S Army. I attended Jackson State Community College for two years.

I am employed by Ceco Door Corp. in Milan Tennessee.

I am married to Wanda and we have two children; Deshaun and Tamareus. We also have one grandchild; Keshaun.

I was introduced to the group one day when brother James Wright came by my house and asked me if I would like to play bass guitar for The Gospel Lights singing group. I told him I would give it a try. I have been with the group for six years since.

The group means a lot to me because it allows me to fellowship with others, being able to share the love of God with the ones who love the Lord as I do and to show the love of God through music.

My hope for the group is to be able to sing songs of praises all over the land and country.

Bradley Shephard
August 2004