William Earl Shepherd Obituary

William Earl Shepherd, born on July 13, 1927, passed away on July 29, 2026. William leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, H. W. Shepherd and Bess Shepherd (Caldwell); his wife Joan; and his son Larry Shepherd. He is survived by: his sons, Randy Shepherd (Sherri) of Independence, Kansas and Brian Shepherd (Judy) of Independence, Kansas; his grandchildren, Kevin Shepherd (Jordan), Scott Shepherd (Abby), Dustin Shepherd (Veronica Soria), Lauren Shepherd, Leicester and Andy Shepherd (Ariana); and his great grandchildren, Reace, Jaxon, Kinley Shepherd, Hudson, Liam Shepherd, Savannah and Hunter Shepherd.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harry Hynes Hospice or the VFW in Independence, Kansas, organizations that held meaning in his heart.