Johnny Shepherd Obituary-PUBLIC MEMORIAL

Johnny R. Shepherd of Durant, Oklahoma passed from this life on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the age of 86. He was born on Sunday, February 28, 1937 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to George Rex and Hester Lee (Darby) Shepherd.

He was a longtime resident of Durant, Oklahoma. He proudly served the U.S. Army from 1960 – 1962.

He married Shirley Presley in 1963.

He was the owner of Texas Feed Fat in Denison, Texas. He was a resident of Bryan County and served as the Emergency Management Director for Durant/Bryan County until his retirement.

Johnny was a faithful member of the Church of Christ in Durant, touching the lives & making a positive impact on all whom he came in contact with.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Hester Shepherd; brothers A.G., Albert, Henry; sisters Quanah, Betty, Jinnie and grandson J.P. Kennedy.

Survivors include his wife Shirley (Presley) Shepherd of Durant, Oklahoma; daughters Johnna Jenkins of Edmond, Oklahoma, Cindy Kennedy & Husband Keith of Calera, Oklahoma; grandsons Heath Jenkins of Edmond, Oklahoma, Brice Jenkins of Caddo, Oklahoma. Eric Kennedy & Wife Lori of Calera, Oklahoma, great grandchildren Caydee, Harper, and Sawyer Kennedy, as well as other extended family and friends.

A PUBLIC VISITATION will be held at 10:00 AM followed by a PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE at 11:00 AM at the CALERA, Ok. CHURCH OF CHRIST (403 S. McKinley) Friday, January 26. Officiating will be conducted by Travis Huffman, Paul Buntz, & Brent Adams.

Memorial Service under the Direction of American Funeral Service, Colbert-Denison