Mr. Donald J. Shepard Sr., 69, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at Richard A. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Born July 19, 1947, in Shelbyville, he was the son of the late Orville Shepard and the late Ellen (Rouse) Lee. He was married to Brenda Newman Shepard on April 18, 1981, and she survives.

He was a member of the Salvation Army Corps.

His hobbies were reading and cooking. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are sons: Donald J. Shepard Jr. of Indianapolis; Joey Shepard and wife, Lynne, of Noblesville; and Bert K. Shepard of Shelbyville; daughters: Kerri Shepard of Shelbyville; LaShawn Wilson and husband, Kirk, of Greensburg; and Katrina Piatt and husband, Chris, of Shelbyville; sisters: Sandy Thompson and husband, Will, of Shelbyville; Linda Fuquay of Columbus; Karen Jordan of Indianapolis; Paula Griffin and husband, Richard, of Indianapolis; and Debbie Esters and husband, Terry, of Shelbyville; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by five brothers; two sisters; and granddaughter, Cassie Shepard.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.

A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Heroes of Honor and Glory Veterans Garden at Whispering Home Memorial Gardens and Crematory in Shelbyville. Military rites will be performed by a local veterans organization.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.

Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mr. Shepard.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .