NORTH WEBSTER – Allen Shepherd, 69, of North Webster, died at 2:12 p.m. April 11, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 4, 1944, in Floyd County, Ky., to Henry and Roxie Slone Shepherd. On May 22, 1962, he married Ruth A. Barton, who survives. He grew up in Kentucky and attended public school there. He moved to Indiana in 1963. He formerly worked as a foreman at Syracuse Rubber Co. for many years; worked for the North Webster Police Dept.; managed the Crystal Flash Service Station, North Webster; was owner and operator of the Union 76 and Shell Service Stations, North Webster; and formerly served as a volunteer fireman on the North Webster Fire Dept. He formerly attended Church of the Brethren, North Webster. Also surviving are two sons, Ricky Shepherd, North Webster, and David Shepherd, Bradenton, Fla.; a sister, Jearlean (and spouse Hugh) Hutchins, Pierceton; and a brother, Edward (and spouse Elsie) Shepherd, Urbana. He was preceded in death by a son, three sisters and four brothers. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster. ***** Memorials may be given to the Allen Shepherd Funeral Fund, c/o Owen Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 72, North Webster, IN 46555. Condolences may be sent via www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com
