David Shepard, Jr.
July 28, 1957 - April 29, 2023

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home 943 Highway 425 North Monticello, AR 71655 Map & Directions Visitation Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home 943 Highway 425 North Monticello ,  AR 71655 5/5/2023 from 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. Map & Directions Funeral Service Kennedy Blvd. Church of Christ Church Kennedy Blvd. Monticello ,  AR 71655 5/6/2023 at 11:00 a.m. Map & Directions   Kennedy Blvd Cemetery Kennedy Blvd. Monticello, AR 71655 Map & Directions

David Shepard, Jr. was born July 28, 1957, in McGehee, Arkansas to the late David Shepard, Sr. & the late Ruby Jean Shepard. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. Later, in life, David was united in faith with Kennedy Blvd Church of Christ in Monticello, Arkansas. He departed this life on Saturday 29, 2023 at the family’s home in Monticello, Arkansas. David graduated from McGehee High School with some amazing athletic records in basketball. He knew how to make a “clutch” jump shot right when needed or hit the winning basket when the pressure was on. He is still the record holder in several categories.
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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