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2013
ROCKY "JAMES" SHEPARD, 72, died Sunday, August 4, 2013. The son of the late Roy Shepard and Nettie Richardson McCartin, Rocky was born July 13, 1941 in Otisco, IN. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and loved riding his Harley Davidson. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Shepard Curtis.
Survivors include his wife, Yvonne A. Shepard; daughters, Stacey Shepard Smith, Dawn Miley and Jennifer Murphy (David); grandchildren, James Tyler and Morgan Rae Smith and David Quinlan and Patrick Jack Murphy; great granddaughter, Candice Rae Smith; aunts and uncle, Martha and Larry Lewellyn, Nancy Lewellyn and Pat Setser; and nephews, Mark and Brian Curtis.
Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Thursday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring St., New Albany, IN. His Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm Thursday in the Kraft Spring Street Chapel with cremation to follow.
Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuneralservice.net
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August 12, 2013
Jean Miller
Yvonne, I just heard about Rocky. He was the most fun loving person I have ever known.His laugh was one of a kind. I am thankful our paths have crossed. Please call me 502 338 8668
August 8, 2013
Peggy Mudd
Yvonne, My memories of Rocky will never end. How could they? As much as you and I talked and everytime we did we saw how much our husband had in common. Kinda funny. Oh well I still have the trailer if you need it. I will miss hearing about his beard. LOL. For real if you need anything PLAESE CALL!. Love You. My Prayers are with you and the family.
August 8, 2013
gary red speth sr
so sorry to hear about your loss he was good friend to me we all loved him
August 8, 2013
David Mayabb
Yvonne,
I am very sorry to learn of Rocky's passing. Our prayers are for God's comfort & peace for you, your family, and friends at this time and the future.
David K. Mayabb
August 7, 2013
Yvonne,
I am really very sad to hear about Rocky's death. I liked him, though I spent a small amount of time with him. He was funny and laid back and easy to know. I must appologize for not being at the funeral services, Becki is having surgery tomorrw and I will be at the hospital. However, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tony Rucker
August 7, 2013
Yvonne, I was so sorry for your loss of Rocky. May God bless you and your family. Kathleen Slaughter
August 7, 2013
Trudy Watson
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Rocky, you spoke about him all the time. May God Bless you and your family
Trudy Watson
August 7, 2013
Janice Turner
Yvonne I'm so sorry you have lost Rocky. It is never easy no matter when it happens . My prayers and thoughts are with you.
August 7, 2013
Vicki Daniels
I am so sorry for your loss of Rocky. My prayers are with you and the girls.
August 7, 2013
diann caldwell
yvonne, i am praying for your sweet family. i am thankful i was blessed to get to meet you and your wonderful family. i enjoyed taking care of you and am so glad God allowed me that priveledge. your family is awesome and I know God will bless you with peace that passes all understanding. Thank you for blessing me. God bless always, Diann Caldwell, RN
August 6, 2013
DIANA HALL
I am going to miss my great neighbor, Rocky, but I will think of him every time I pass by and see the beautiful flowers he planted for all to see. God bless.
August 6, 2013
Toni Morgan
Yvonne, so sorry for your loss.
August 6, 2013
Patrick Denzik
Yvonne I was so sad to hear that you had lost Rocky. I know it hasn't been that long since you retired. Most of us are back here at 4600 again. May God give you peace in this most trying time. We all are thinking about you and praying for you. Please if you need anything. Really if you need anything please let me know.
August 6, 2013
Lisa Fleck
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
August 6, 2013
We are sad to know Rocky is gone. There will never be another like him. His smile and his laugh will be what stays with us all. Yvonne, Stacey, Dawn & Jenn we are praying for you and the whole family.
Love,
Dena, David & Rockford Tromble
August 6, 2013
R Watkins
RIP, my friend.
August 6, 2013
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in God's eternal peace. From a grateful American.
August 6, 2013
Tamika January
May God comfort you and your family during this time. Please accept my condolences.
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