Individual Details

Remmer Velt Shepherd

(5 Dec 1925 - 24 Apr 2004)



Marriage Record, Mason Co, WA
31 Oct 1944
Remmer V. Shepherd, in the U. S. Navy, age 21, living in San Francisco to marry Wynona M. Preston, age 16. Affidavit of Waiver of 3-day Notice of Intention to Mary - "Navy - leaving soon". The affidavit covers much of her detail. Modest A. Preston, parent, consented.

World War II Draft Registration
20 Jan 1946
Remmer V. Shepherd of Rt 2, Winslow, Washington Co, AR, age 20, b. 5 Dec 1925 in Winslow. Velt Shepherd of the same address will always known his. Discharged veteran. 5' 10 1/2" tall, 139 lb, blue eyes, blonde hair.

22 Jan 1946, Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, AR
"Six Area Men are Discharged From Navy"
...Remmer V. Shepherd, aviation machinists's mate, third class, son of Mr. & Mrs. W. V. Shepherd of Route 2, Winshow. He was in one invasion during 11 months' overseas duty in the Pacific theater. His total Navy service was 25 months.

1950 Census. Tyler, Smith Co, TX, Hh 180
Remmer V. Shepherd, 24, b. AR, Doorman, Movie Theater
Winona M., wife, 21, b. Washington
Leonard R,son, 4, b. AR
Reese M., dau, 2, b. Washington

Wife at the time of his death was Kay...

Obituary on 27 April 2004, Springdale, Washington Co, AR, lists the following children: Ray, Sheldon & John Shepherd, Resa Loman and Renee Cain.
From FindAGrave #8701535
The son of Velt and Oma Kelley Shepherd.He was a christian and a Navy Veteran of World War II.
He was retired from Beaver Water District in Lowell.
He is survived by his wife Kay Shepherd of the home;three sons, Ray Shepherd of San Antonia,Tx.
Sheldon Shepherd of Bedford,Tx. and John Shepherd of
Springdale; two daughters, Resa Loman of McLoud,Ok.
and Renee Cain of Springdale; two brothers, A.K. Shepherd and Randall Shepherd both of Bidville; five sisters, Lora Mullen of Elkins, Brownie Mullen of Mountain Crest, Velta
Brady and Gayle Parker, both of Springdale and Linda Basham of Miami, Fl. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one great,great grandchild.

Events

Birth5 Dec 1925Bidville, Crawford County, Arkansas
Marriage31 Oct 1944Mason County, Washington - Living
MarriageAft 1950Kay Frances Stevenson
Death24 Apr 2004Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas
MarriageLiving

Families

SpouseKay Frances Stevenson (1934 - 2004)
ChildLiving
SpouseLiving
ChildLeonard Ray Shepherd (1945 - 2015)
ChildResa May Shepherd (1947 - 2013)
FatherWillis Velt Shepherd (1905 - 1984)
MotherOma Bonita Kelley (1907 - 1997)