Everything About Jeffrey Charles Tarpley Jr. - Sherri Shepherd’s Awesome Son!

Jeffrey Charles Tarpley Jr. is the son of Sherri Shepherd and her ex-husband, Jeff Tarpley, who is an actor. Born on April 22, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, he has a developmental disability that affects his speech and learning, but he has improved over time with the help of his mother and therapists. He enjoys playing video games and basketball. Jeffrey also has a younger half-brother, Lamar Sally Jr., who was born via surrogate in 2014.

Talking about her son Jeffrey, Sherri gushed: "He is my miracle child. He makes me laugh so hard." Although Jeffrey was indeed a "special boy," he held a wealth of support and inspiration for his mother. In Sherri's account, during her diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in 2007, her son provided daily encouragement. The talk show host proudly said, “He motivates me every day to eat better and exercise."

Jeffrey Charles Tarpley Jr.’s father is Jeff Tarpley, a comedian, and actor who was married to Sherri Shepherd from 2001 to 2010. He was born on August 4, 1966, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The actor is known for his roles in movies such as Cold Cabin (2010), Dead Man on Campus (1998), and King of the Open Mics (2000).

They divorced after Sherri discovered that Jeffrey was having an affair and had gotten another woman pregnant. Sherri has faced legal battles with her ex-husband Jeff Tarpley, over Jeffrey's custody. She accused him of being an absent father who neglected Jeffrey’s needs and tried to take advantage of her fame and money. Sherri fought to keep full custody of Jeffrey and won. 

In 2020, Sherri Shepherd revealed that Jeff Tarpley rarely used his visitation rights and that he had not seen their son in months. She said that she was disappointed by his lack of interest and that she wished he would be a better father to their son. 

Jeffrey Charles Tarpley Jr. was born on April 22, 2005. He is currently 18 years old.

Sherri married Jeffrey Tarpley in 2001, and they welcomed their son Jeffrey in April 2005. Their first and only child together was born prematurely at 25 weeks and weighed only 1 pound, 10 ounces. He had to stay in the hospital for four months and undergo several surgeries. He was diagnosed with developmental delays that affected his speech and learning. 

Jeffrey Charles Tarpley Jr.’s height is not publicly known, but he appears to be a little taller than his mother, who is 5 feet 1 inch tall. From photos, he is estimated to be around 5 feet 5 inch.

Jeffrey Charles Tarpley Jr. attends a special education school that caters to his learning needs. He also receives speech therapy and occupational therapy to help him improve his communication and motor skills. Sherri Shepherd has praised his school for their support and dedication to her son’s development.

Sherri has been very open about Jeffrey’s special needs and how she has advocated for him in school and therapy. She said she wants to protect him from everything and give him the best life possible.

She has advocated for more resources and support for parents and teachers who are dealing with remote learning, especially for children with disabilities. "I think that we need to have more resources for the parents who are trying to do this. We need to have more resources for the teachers who are trying to teach these kids. We need to have more compassion and understanding of what everybody is going through.”

Jeffrey Charles Tarpley Jr. is the light of Sherri Shepherd's life. He was born prematurely and faced many health issues, but he never gave up. He has overcome many obstacles and learned to cope with his developmental delays. Sherri was inspired by her son, saying, "He’s my hero. He’s my best friend. He makes me want to be a better person. He makes me laugh. He makes me cry. He makes me pray. He makes me grateful. He makes me humble. He makes me love." 

Sherri's son, Jeffrey Charles Tarpley Jr., is not only a brave and smart kid, but also a source of joy and inspiration for his mother.