Roland D. Shepherd

Roland D. Shepherd, 85, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away December 1, 2021 at    Parkview Wabash Hospital. Born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on January 1, 1936, Roland was the son of Toy Shepherd and Jane (Allen) Whitaker.

Before graduating from high school, Roland enlisted in the United States Army and served his country proudly. On May 27, 1958, Roland married Lois Yates. The two were wed three days short of fifty-eight years when Lois passed away on May 24, 2016. During their time together, Roland worked hard to provide for his family and was a Local Union Carpenter for over forty years. After work, Roland played bass guitar for several bands. Most of all, however, Roland loved spending time with his grandchildren. He lit up every time one of them visited.

Roland will forever be remembered for his famous sayings, laughter, humor, and love of music. Nearly every morning he enjoyed a McDonalds breakfast sandwich and a large fountain Pepsi. The simple things in life made Roland the happiest.

The loving memory of Roland D. Shepherd will be forever cherished by his sons, Kenny (Joyce) Shepherd and Scott (Angie) Shepherd, both of North Manchester; daughters, Tammy Walters, Becky Niccum, and Sandy Blevins, all of North Manchester; sister, Linda (Mark) Crooks, Warsaw; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; and an aunt, Ella Moore, Warsaw. Roland was preceded in death by his wife Lois Shepherd; brothers, Delmer Shepherd, Louie Shepherd, and Ron Whitaker; and grandson, Christopher Lee Shepherd.

Family and friends may call Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Roland Shepherd, a love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana 46962, to assist with final expenses.

The family of Roland Shepherd has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.