Raymond Shepherd

Raymond Shepherd, 69, of Silver Lake, Indiana entered his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior., died on 1/1/2010 at 1:16 AM at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 19, 1940 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Raymond was born to Odis and Ethel (Johnson) Shepherd. He lived most of his life in the Claypool and Silver Lake Area.He married Jayne Railsback on August 11, 1958 in Silver Lake. He was a farmer who owned his own dairy farm and was awarded the Most Outstanding Young Farmer Award in 1969.He was a member of West Eel River Church, Silver Lake and he loved spending time with his grandchildren and watching them participate in lifes activities. He was also an avid fan of Indiana University Basketball.Raymond is survived by his Wife; Jayne Shepherd, Silver Lake, Indiana2 Sons; Rick (and spouse Cindy) Shepherd, Silver Lake, IndianaCharlie (and spouse Marinel) Shepherd, Mentone, Indiana1 Daughter; Jody (and spouse Bob) Surface, Mentone, IndianaMother; Ethel Shepherd, Ligonier, Indiana3 Granddaughters; Alison Shepherd, Fort Wayne, IndianaLaura Shepherd, Indianapolis, IndianaKarissa Surface, Mentone, Indiana3 Grandsons; Brad Shepherd, Silver Lake, IndianaTanner Shepherd, Mentone, IndianaKenneth Surface, Mentone, Indiana3 Brothers; Arnold Shepherd, Ligonier, IndianaJohn B. Shepherd, Ligonier, IndianaDon Shepherd, Ligonier, Indianahe is preceded in death by his Father; Son, Randy Shepherd and Brother, Riley Shepherd. Services will be held at West Eel River Church, Silver Lake, Indiana on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:00 am with Pastor Ed French officiating.. Calling hours will be 3:00 - 7:00 pm at the funeral chapel on Monday, January 4, 2010. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool, Indiana. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana is in charge of arrangements. The family requests memorial contributions be made to West Eel River Church, 799 West State Road 14, Silver Lake, Indiana 46982.