Richard F. Shepard Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard F. Shepard of Payson, Illinois, born in Quincy, Illinois, who passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard F. Shepard to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry J. Shepard and Ruth Shepard (Slocum). He is survived by: his wife Joyce Lynn Herpin; his children, Joy DeLaPorte (David) of Payson, IL, James Shepard (Dawn) of Payson, IL and Mark Shepard of Quincy, IL; his grandchildren, Lauren Holt (Jeremy) of Quincy, IL, Kaytlynn Shepard of Payson, IL, Grace Shepard of Quincy, IL, Clare DeLaPorte of St. Charles, MO and Meryle Galloway (Rob) of O'Fallon, MO; and his great grandchildren, Emmalea, Ellaina, Elynnor, Ethan and Logan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Payson United Methodist Church or the Payson-Fall Creek Fire Department.
