Joshua C. "Josh" Shepeard, 18, of Parsons, died at 4:07 a.m., Sunday, August 30, 2009, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, from injuries received in a motorcycle accident.
He was born October 31, 1990, in Parsons, to Michael Phillip and Teresa Ann (Kramer) Shepeard. He grew up in Parsons and was home schooled throughout his educational life.
He attended Parsons Foursquare Church in earlier years. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, playing wiffleball and Frisbee golf, bowling, and riding his motorcycle.
SURVIVORS:
Mother – Teresa Shepeard of the home
Father – Michael Shepeard Olathe, KS
One Brother – Wes Shepeard Pittsburg, KS
One Sister – Brandi Shepeard of the home
Maternal Grandmother – Dottie Kramer Parsons, KS
Paternal Grandmother – Judy Orcutt Parsons, KS
Great-Grandparents – Bill & Georgia Scott rural Dennis, KS
One Nephew – Skyler Shepeard of the home
A host of friends who loved him and were like family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Josh Shepeard Memorial Fund. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
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