Donald Wayne Shepherd, Jr. Obituary (1950 - 2019)

Donald Wayne Shepherd, Jr. Of Lake City, MI and formerly of East Lansing, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the age of 68. Don was born on August 9, 1950 in Lansing, MI the son of Donald and Betty Shepherd. He graduated from East Lansing High School and went on to work for the State of Michigan in the Motor Vehicle Department retiring in the early 2000's. Don moved to Lake City shortly after his retirement where he loved spending time out doors and enjoying the beauty of northern Michigan. He is preceded in death by his brother, Tim Shepherd and sister, Tina Shepherd. Don is survived by his parents, daughters, Tammy Shepherd, Julie (Dean) Anderson; sons, Jerry Butler, Allen (Gina) Shepherd; grandchildren, Kiara, Braylon, Tyler, Casey, Joseph, Samantha, Sabrina; numerous great grandchildren; brother, James (Karen) Shepherd; sisters, Judy (Doug) Bruce, Marsha (Jim) McCullough and numerous nieces, nephews extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel with visitation starting at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow the service at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing. To share memories or condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com