Stephen is survived by; sons Stephen J. Shepard, and Kevin R. Schwartz; mother Barbara A. Shepard and father James E. Shepard; brothers John E. Shepard of Garland, TX, Michael J. Shepard and Tracy A. Shepard of Sarasota, FL, and grandchildren, Nevaeh and Damen McDonald.
Stephen was preceded in death by; daughter Ashley Shepard.
Stephen worked as a lawn maintenance/handyman. He loved fishing and made a lot of his own fishing rods. "Steve's Natural Creations" was jewelry made from shark's teeth and seashells that he made, and he loved to draw. He was an amazing artist.
Memorial Mass will be at Incarnation Catholic Church; 2901 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239 on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com for the Shepard family.