Harry Shepherd
1929 - 2016 (87 years)
Generation: 1
1. Harry Shepherd was born on 18 Mar 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 2016 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Harry Shepherd of Danville passed away on October 27, 2016 at his home. He was the son of Harry and Sarah Kerenetta Shepherd.
He is survived by his son, Terry (Julie) Shepherd; daughter, Karen (Greg) Clapper; grandchildren, Jill (Mike) Poggendorf, Tyler (Ashley) Shepherd and Cory Clapper and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary and his great-granddaughter, Isabella Poggendorf.
Harry worked for many years at R&S Printing as a printer. He also worked at Ray O'Herron Inc. retiring many years ago. Harry was very active up until his passing working as a golf ranger at Harrison Park Golf Course. He loved playing golf and spending time with his family. His death ends a 70-plus year legacy of Goodner/Shepherd presence on Harmon Avenue.
Commercial-News (Danville, IL)
Name:
son of Harry Elmer Shepherd Sr and Sarah Kerenetta McCorkle
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171938446/harry-shepherdHarry married Mary Virginia Goodner on 13 Aug 1950. Mary (daughter of Kenneth Eugene Goodner and Hazel Effie Swisher) was born on 19 Jan 1931 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 2011 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]