Edward Derrick Shepherd Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Edward Derrick Shepherd (Grapeland, Texas), born in Houston, Texas, who passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 64, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Ruby Faye Johnson-Jones; his brother Anthony Gabriel Shepherd; and his grandparents, Elzada Taylor Johnson, Thurman Johnson, R. L. Shepherd and Jessie Bell Johnson Shepherd.

He is survived by: his father Edward Shepherd (Gloretha); his wife Lanita Lynne Shepherd of Jacksonville, Florida; his son Edward "Lil Derrick" Shepherd II (Beata) of Conroe, Texas; his grandson Edward Derrick "Tre" Shepherd III; his daughters, Sierra Shepherd and Tierra Shepherd of Jacksonville, Florida; his siblings, Rodney "Moon" Simpson of Boston, Dr. Jason Shepherd (Ashley) of Arkansas, Tami Shepherd-Simon (Victor) of Latexo and Revodia Shepherd of Grapeland, Texas; his nieces and nephews, Anthony "Tony" Gabriel Shepherd II, Demelius Simpson, Victor "Lil Earl" Simon, Corde'Simon, LaDerika Simon, Jada Shepherd, Brylei Howard, Brooklyn White and Jordyn Shepherd; his great-nephew Isreal "Izzy" Shepherd; and his great-niece Zylah Jackson.