John William Shepard's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida

John William Shepard

July 19, 1957 - January 15, 2026 (68 years old)

Gainesville, Florida

John William Shepard's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida

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Crevasse's Simple Cremation-Gainesville

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John William Shepard

July 19, 1957 - January 15, 2026 (68 years old)

Gainesville, Florida

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John William Shepard Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 15, 2026 we had to say goodbye to John William Shepard (Gainesville, Florida). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John William may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Anita McNealy and John C. Shepard. He is survived by: his sisters, Suzanne Cook and Diana Garcia; his brothers-in-law, Jeffrey Cook and Michael Garcia; his children, John W Shepard Jr. and Rachel Helm; his former wife Sally Shepard; and his granddaughter Taylor Helm. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crevasse's Simple Cremation-Gainesville



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