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Submitted: 4/22/21 • Approved: 4/24/21 • Last Updated: 4/27/21 • R1371229-G0-S3
US Navy
May 24, 1939 - April 15, 2021
Marriage: January 23, 1971
Ray Dean Shepard husband of Karen (Gowin) Shepard. Ray Dean Shepard son of Vern Burl Shepard and Lorene (Blankenship) Shepard.
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Ray Dean Shepard
May 24, 1939 - April 15, 2021
Ray Dean Shepard, 81, of Doniphan, MO passed away April 15, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Mr. Shepard was born May 24, 1939 in Datto. He was a retired carpenter, farmer and cattle rancher. He enjoyed riding horses, cattle ranching, fishing, watching Cardinals Baseball, and spending time with his grandchildren. He proudly served in the US Navy and was a member of First Baptist Church in Doniphan.
On January 23, 1971, he married Karen (Gowin) Shepard. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Other survivors include their children Karen (Rob) Young of Corning, Michael Shepard, Jason Shepard, and Timothy (Cheyenne) Shepard, all of Doniphan, and Crystal Shepard of Corning; brother Charles Shepard of Poplar Bluff, MO; sister Helen Lovelady of Corning; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Vern and Lorene (Blankenship) Shepard; daughter Lesa Shepard; and brother James “J.J.” Shepard.
Visitation will be Monday April 19, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service will be Tuesday April 20, 2021 at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Richwoods Cemetery, Corning.
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***NOTE: Presumed to be buried at Richwoods Cemetery Corning, Clay County, Arkansas. If location is added AGP will update entry.
Contributed on 4/22/21 by denise.bratcher63
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