Every Saturday morning, Sir Charles Shepperd Jr. can be found, with his wife Carmen, at the Greensboro Curb Market on Yanceyville selling the sauces he perfected. From sweet and mild to spicy and kicking, there is a sauce for everyone. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Charles settled in Greensboro after moving around in the mid-west pursuing a career in sports. He loves interacting with customers and is very open about the life events that lead him to Greensboro and how his relationship with God deepened.
In 2013, Charles had a heart attack and his heart stopped beating for 45 minutes. Carmen found him unresponsive on their bedroom floor. She called 911 and they coached her through trying to revive him until they could get there to take over. Charles tells of seeing bright lights and feeling like his life had ended before he was revived. That experience deepened his faith and he wears his feeling on his chest and on his head: Grateful and Heart Jesus. Churches and other faith based spaces are only as strong as the people who inhabit them and, while the farmers' market is not a church, people like Sir Charles and Queen Carmen bring joy to so many people. And yes, the sauces are delicious. You can try them as they are generous with samples, smiles, and encouraging words. Happy Sunday!
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Posted by: William Kendall | Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 08:13 AM