With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rex Gerald Sheppard of Decatur, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 22, 2024 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid Rex farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Rex is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Mary Jo Sheppard (Conatser) and Rex Sheppard. He is survived by : his aunt Peggy Conatser of Jacksboro.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hawkins Funeral Home - Decatur (405 E Main St, Decatur, TX 76234-1513). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Decatur (1200 Preskitt Rd building 100, Decatur, TX 76234). A graveside service was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Emerald Hills Cemetery N (500 Kennedale Sublett Rd, Kennedale, TX 76060).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hawkins Funeral Home