Terry Gene Shepherd Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Terry Gene Shepherd of Caseyville, Illinois, born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, who passed away on July 7, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Terry Gene Shepherd to pay them a last tribute.
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 Terry Gene 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 children, Timothy B. Shepherd and Nina Page Shepherd; and his parents, Fayette Y. and Isabelle. He is survived by: his wife Eiko S. Shepherd of Caseyville, IL; his son Jonathan L. Shepherd (Heather) of Maryville, IL; his grandchild Riley Shepherd Jonathan W. Shepherd; and his pet Buddy Angel.
Visitation was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Kurrus Funeral Home (1773 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223). A graveside service was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 at 11:15 AM at the Lake View Memorial Gardens (5000 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208).
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
