He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lavonne Shepherd.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Royce Shepherd; son, Roy Michael Shepherd and wife, Sherry; daughter, Shirley Lynn Kratz and husband, David; 3 grandchildren: Judy, Scott, and Michelle; 7 great grandchildren: April, Will, Kayla, Nolan, Gavin, Lucas and Alyssa.
J L worked many years for Western Sheet Metal Company. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed quail hunting and fishing. Most of all he loved the time spent with his family and will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
Visitation will be Thursday, 8/5/2021 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel.
There will be a Private Graveside Service at a later time.