According to Don King, this was part of the Sheppard Ford dealership at one time, but then became a business of its own: This used to be a Ford dealership years ago. It then was changed to Sheppard oil company. A diesel oil and gasoline distributor. They also sold gas and worked on cars. It was owned by the late Stanley Sheppard. It was in business while I was Police Chief there and closed while I was still there around 1996.
Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown 
This used to be a Ford dealership years ago. It then was changed to Sheppard oil company. A diesel oil and gasoline distributer. They also sold gas and worked on cars. It was owned by the late Stanley Sheppard. It was in business while I was Police Chief there and closed while I was still there around 196. I left leary in 2010.
Thanks. I first thought it may have been a car dealership!
Ain’t thought of Stanley for awhile. Bill Shepard started the business. My grand
mama’s brother.
These old buildings have so much feeling about them because of their history. They speak to me of another time. Please keep sending them !!