Raymond Carroll Shephard,of Arlington, TX, age 84 passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in Arlington, TX. Raymond was born May 5, 1938 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to Harold Shephard and Mary Elizabeth (Montgomery) Shephard.
Raymond graduated from Eldora High School in Eldora, Iowa. He enlisted in the Iowa National Guard in July 1956 and served until May 1962. Later he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Iowa Wesleyan College.
Raymond married Doreen Friesen on August 24, 1985. Raymond worked in Personnel for the Chrysler Corporation. He was a active member of Cross Timbers Community Church. In his spare time Raymond enjoyed hunting and had a passion for cars.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Doreen Shephard; and his son, Raymond Scott Shephard. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings; Linda Shephard and Sharon Gaulke.
A Funeral Service for Raymond will be held Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 12:30 PM at Grand Prairie Funeral Home, 733 Dalworth Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, followed by a Committal at 2:00 PM at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens, 3001 S. Beltline Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grandprairiefh.com for the Shephard family.