Donald Douglas Shepherd, 76, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2022 at his home. He was born March 14, 1946 in Mulberry, AR to Ersel and Grace Vera Rainwater Shepherd.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ersel and Grace Shepherd.
Donald served in the Army National Guard. He was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Donald loved bluegrass music and enjoyed playing the mandolin.
He never met a stranger. Donald was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and mentor.
Donald is survived by his wife, Joyce Patrick Shepherd of the home; two sons, Dewayne Douglas Shepherd of St. Paul, AR and Jackie Allen Miller of Fayetteville; two daughters, Donya Shepherd Calderon of Huntsville, AR and Dianna Marie Welch and husband Hayden of Crosses, AR; two brothers, David Ersel Shepherd of Tennessee and Roger Shepherd of Mountain Crest, AR; one sister, Shirley Jean Depew of Texas; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and many family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM Friday, April 8, 2022 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Bidville Church with Brother Eugene Provence officiating. Interment will follow in Bidville Cemetery.
To Joyce and all of the Shepherd family so sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. Prayers for all of you.
Praying for the family.
Those who live in our hearts and memories never die they are just a heartbeat away and we will see them again someday so glad to know Donald As a good friend and sister-in-law
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Jackie and Johnny Williams
So sorry. He was an amazing man he will be truly missed and never forgotten. We all love u Donald. Untill we meet again my friend.
Donald taught me to shoot my 22 single shot when I was like 10. I have pretty good aim thanks to him.
Prayers for the family. I liked Donald. I appreciate him teaching me how yo shoot a gun.
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you all and give you comfort.
So sorry for you loss😢prayers for peace & comfort in the days to come❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.
Much love and prayers for all of you.may you heal quickly and remember in fondness, all the happiness and love. Charlie Shawna and family.
Sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss prayers for you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏
So sorry for your loss prayers for you all 🙏🙏🙏
Prayers for the love and peace of God to cover you.
May Gods peace be with you
Joyce and family, I’m sorry for your loss. Donald was a good man. He will be missed by many. Love you all. Sending love and prayers for everyone.
Sorry for your loss he was a great man one of a kind
Joyce and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Shep. He was one of the wisest men I ever knew. I always thought a lot of him and feel honored to have known him. He will be missed by all that knew him.
I sure wanted to attend the visitation and funeral but my schedule just didn’t allow that to happen. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Just heard about Donald. Sorry
Condolences, to the family.
We just heard about Donalds’ passing and cannot tell you how sorry we ar