Donald Shepard
(54 years old)
We are sad to announce that on September 15, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Donald Shepard in Akron, Ohio, born in Fort Knox, Kentucky. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Donald Shepard or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Nadine Nervo (Rudy), Vernon E. Shepard, Elaine and Robert Abel; his uncle Lance Shepard; and his stepsister Sheri Goffee.
He is survived by: his children, Kayla, Hanna, Cadence (Nic) and Carson; his parents, Sharon Goffee (Ken) and Vernon Shepard (Pat); his brother Chuck Shepard (Rachel); his sibling's children, Charlie and Hudson; his girlfriend Tammy Sells; and his stepsiblings, Nicki (Carl), Michael (Diedra) and Jon (Kim). He is also survived by many other relatives including cousins, uncles, aunts, and close friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 21st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Monday, September 22nd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Schermesser Eberhardt Funeral Home (600 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, OH 44319). A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 22nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, September 22nd 2025 at 4:00 PM at the North Canton Eagles Club (6979 Sunset Strip Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720).