David was employed at Burlington Industries for 10 years and was employed at International Paper (IP) in Pine Bluff for 12 years. David enjoyed attending his children and grandchildren's sporting and school events and attending church. He also enjoyed playing dominoes, spades, or just relaxing watching western movies and eating some of his favorite foods: chicken and gravy, turkey necks, greens, and yams. David was a hard-working and courageous man who never met a stranger. He always had a kind word and offered a helping hand to many that crossed his path. On January 10, 1986, David Shepard, Jr., and Linda Faye Binns were married in Monticello, Arkansas and to this union, 4 children were born.
David is preceded in death by his parents David Shepard, Sr. & Ruby Jean Shepard; Four brothers: Icello Haynes, Sr. Corey Shepard, Don Shepard, & Donny Shepard, Sr. Two sisters: Mozina Rowlett and Velma ''Tookie'' Leonard. One daughter, Shalonda Binns, his mother-in-law Gladys Goodman-Binns, his father-in-law, Terry Binns, Sr. a brother-in-law, Terry Binns, Jr. and a sister-in-law, Karen Binns.
David leaves to cherish his memories: His loving and caring wife: Linda Faye Binns-Shepard, four daughters: Rosewena Shepard of Dallas, TX; Urhonda Shepard Reel (Curtis) of Little Rock, AR; Domineck Thomas of Dallas, TX; and Mya Shepard Green (Kasey) of Monticello, AR. Three sons: Deondray Dorsey of Dumas, AR; Christopher Shepard and Ryan Shepard both of Monticello. One brother, Jonathan (LaShannon) Shepard, of Olive Branch, MS. Two aunts: Mammia Roston and Willie Mae Butler of McGehee, Arkansas. David also leaves 18 grandchildren behind that he loved and adored Dijon, Layla, Adarian, Zariyah, A'Riana, Zaylen, Kayse, Kyzah, Calvin, Dezavion, Destiny, Tyler, Aniya, Sa'Niyah, Marley, Miracle, Masen, & Mariah, brother-in-law, Sam Leonard, Sr., sister-in-law, LaShannon Shepard, Three special friends, Houston Jordan, Johnny ''Buddy Boy'' Foster, and Donnie Robinson, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, family, classmates, & friends.
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Lavera Burton
Monticello, AR Friday, May 5, 2023 We are so sorry to hear about our friend he spent many hours at Huddle House visiting and cutting up our crew not going to be the same without him prayers for family and friends we loved himLavera and Huddle House crew RIP our friend
Apostle Icello Haynes
Albany, NY Thursday, May 4, 2023 I miss you so much I’m so glad got chance spend time with you when I could. Love you so much Uncle. R.I.P. ❤️❤️❤️Linnie Edwards
Mckinney, TX Thursday, May 4, 2023 Am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy, and prayers are with you and your family 🙏🏽Wanda Jones
Lake Cormorant, MS Wednesday, May 3, 2023 The Dean Hill Missionary Baptist Church and Senior Pastor Anthony Bryant offers deep words of sympathy to the Shepard Family. Deacon Jonathan Shepard, Sr. and wife Sis. LaShannon Shepard are all members of our Congregation. We share in your loss and want you to know we are praying for our Lord to provide you with the strength needed to endure this incredible time of sadness. God is still good and he is still in control. From the entire Clergy Staff, Deacon Staff, Business Officials and entire Congregation. We are here for you.Mya
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Daddy's girl forever! BEST FATHER A GIRL COULD ASK FOR! I love you!James and Marilyn Lewis
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, May 2, 2023 To the Shepherd family you have my prayers and my condolences for your loss.Debbie Reeves
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, May 2, 2023 To Mya and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.Sylvia Russ
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 2, 2023 I am sorry to hear of your loss, I know that God will keep his loving arms around you and to help you during this difficult time.Annette Gardner
Tillar, AR Monday, May 1, 2023 David was a nice sweet loving young man. He will be missed by his family and all those who knew him. My prayers to all yhe family.