William F. “Bill” Sheppard, 86, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 5:10 pm, Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born August 11, 1930, in Wabash, to Floyd and Golda (Dyer) Sheppard.
Bill married Joyce B. Floor, in Wabash, on March 20, 1948; she died August 17, 2004. He worked 36 years at Diehl Machines in Wabash, retiring in August 1995 and also worked 12 years at General Electric in Wabash. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his two grandkids.
He is survived by two children, Rex A. Sheppard of Wabash, and Lorraine (John) Powell of Indianapolis, Indiana, two grandchildren, Tiffany Powell of Indianapolis, and Cory Sheppard of Lafayette, Indiana, and one great grandson. He was also preceded in death by his parents, son, Wayne William Sheppard, and his sister, Doris Lord.
Funeral services will be 3:00 pm, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, 1100 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum, Wabash. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the mausoleum. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Animal Shelter of Wabash County.
The memorial guest book for Bill may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.