Obituaries, January 7, 2024
Ronald Joseph “Joe” Shepard
Ronald Joseph “Joe” Shepard, 70, of Kokomo, passed away 4:38 am Thursday January 4, 2024, at Howard Community Regional Health in Kokomo. He was born in Kokomo, IN, on July 29, 1953, the son of the late Harold V. and Mary Lou (Benge) Shepard. On November 20, 1997, he married Vicki Stevens, and she survives.
Joe was a graduate of Western High School. He retired from Chrysler where he worked in the maintenance department for more than 30 years. He was the hardest worker and had a great sense of humor. Joe was passionate about working on his Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle and taking it on long cruises. In his free time, he liked camping, fly fishing, and keeping his yard in pristine condition. Joe attended Abundant Life Church in Kokomo.
In addition to his wife Vicki, Joe is survived by his siblings, Sharol (Truman) Eaker, Rick (Sandy) Shepard, Kathy (Tim) Munro, Rodney Shepard; stepchildren, Jennifer (Juan) Galan, David Monroe; and 3 grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Joshua Shepard.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 1 pm to 3 pm Friday January 12, 2024, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 West Lincoln Road, Kokomo, IN 46902. Memorial service will begin at 3 pm on Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Caylob Baldwin officiating. Burial will be held in Crown Point Cemetery at a later date. Contributions may be made in Joe’s memory to Abundant Life Church.