John Philip Sheppard, 74, passed away June 8, 2023. He was the son of John F. and MaryEllen Sheppard born December 18, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan. John was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp. He spent his professional career in commercial paper sales. John met and married his wife Mary in Dallas, Texas raising their daughters Karen, Kit, Claire, and son, Paul. They are longtime members of St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
John’s wonderful sense of humor, outgoing nature, and perpetual readiness to tell a good story sustained him through his cancer illness. John “suffered well”, trusting God regardless of his circumstances. His biggest legacy that he left his family is his love for his Lord and Savior. His love for the Lord and faith in life everlasting will continue and grow through his children and grandchildren.
John is survived by his wife Mary, daughters Karen (Brandon) Hurlburt, Kit (Michael) Darling, Claire, son Paul; grandchildren John, Bill, JD, Mary Jean Hurlburt, and Patrick, Frank, Seth, Ellen Darling; brothers Tom Sheppard, Jim (Barb) Sheppard; sisters, Anne (Mike) Host, Jane (Meade) Farmer, Pat Reichling, Maureen (Mick) Clayton, and Mary Kay Sheppard. John was preceded in death by his sister Margaret (Marnie) Sheppard.
Service for John is Friday, June 16th.
St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Richardson, TX.
Rosary 11:00am
Funeral Mass 11:30am
Graveside service is Wednesday June 21st 2:00
DFW National Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, “Truth through Beauty Renovation Project", 720 S Floyd Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
"Jesus, I Trust in You!”
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