Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Richard Allan Shepherd, age 77, of Royse City, Texas passed away Sunday February 19, 2023 at Baylor, Scott and White Hospital in Rowlett, Texas.  Richard was born July 1, 1945 the son of George and Mildred Shepherd.  He was a graduate of Portland High School, class of 1963.  He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1965-1968.  He was stationed at Da Nang, South Vietnam as a member of the Marine Wing Support Group-17.  After returning from Vietnam, he was an employee of Maitlen Motors, Portland, Indiana for 21 years.  In 1981 he relocated to Rowlett, Texas with his wife Patti and son, David.  He never met a stranger and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and camping and old Fords.

He was a loving husband, brother and father.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patti (Hanks) Shepherd of Royse City, Texas, sons David Shepherd of Royse City, Texas, Bryan Shepherd and daughter in law Joanne Shepherd of Carmel, Indiana.  Richard was preceded in death by his parents George and Mildred Shepherd and sister Barbara (Shepherd) Deming all of Fort Wayne.

A memorial service will be held in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland on March 10, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to The American Heart Association.

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