James S. “Jim” Shepherd, 88, of Warsaw, IN passed away on February 12, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 10, 1928 in Bippus, IN to George & Blanche (Spicer) Shepherd.
He graduated from Bippus High School and in 1952 from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN with his B.A Degree. He was a United States Navy veteran and was married on September 9, 1952 to Phyllis J. Wall who preceded him on August 6, 2001. He retired as a production manager in 1986 from R.C.A. in Marion where he had worked since 1952 and then moved to Warsaw area 29 years ago from Marion.
He was a member of the Church of God in North Webster & American Legion Post #253 in North Webster.
He is survived by:
Son – James “Mike” (Rhonda) Shepherd of Rives Junction, MI
Granddaughter – Megan Shepherd
Gt. Grandson – Del Ray Shepherd
2 Brothers – John (Joan) Shepherd of Bippus, IN & Richard (Rosalie) Shepherd of South Whitley, IN
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 infant sons- Kip & Brad Shepherd, 4 sisters – Edith, Georgie, Ena, & Anita.
Visitation will be from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday in the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Judy officiating. Private family burial will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Grant Memorial Park Cemetery in Marion.
Preferred memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46278.
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