Delbert Lewis Shepard, 54, of Laquey, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in his home.
He is survived by his daughter, Mariah Shepherd of Newton, N.J.; a grandson, Brayden Hayes of Waynesville; his former wife, Celeste Goodrich of Lebanon; his siblings, Jerry Shepard of Laquey; Joey Shepard (Johnnie) of Dixon; Debbie Shepard of Waynesville; an honorary brother, Emanuel Olives Paloma; his father, Albert Shepard of Lebanon; uncle and aunt, Steve and Wanda Smothers of Crestview, Fla.; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Delbert Lewis Shepard will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until service time at 5 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of Delbert Shephard may be made and left at the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent at memorialchapelsandcrematory.com
