James E. "Jim" Sheppard Obituary (1936 - 2018)

James E. "Jim" Sheppard age 82 of Bloomington IL passed away at 1:35 PM on Monday, July 9, 2018 at his residence. His memorial service will be 7:00 PM Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Rev. Justin Iverson will be officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Monday at the Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Inurnment will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, IL with military rites accorded by the Bloomington -Normal American Legion Honor Guard. The family suggests memorials be made to his family for funeral expenses in c/o his daughter, Kelli Otte 1701 Bunn St, Bloomington IL. 61701 Jim was born June 12, 1936 in Bloomington, IL the son of George and Edna Woith Sheppard. He married Priscilla Arends on September 14, 1968 in Bloomington, IL. She passed away April 21, 2006. Surviving are his 5 children, Jeanne (Ron) Hinterscher, Oblong, IL, Linda Feasley, Bloomington, IL, Carol Sue Dehrt, TN, Lori (Scott) Slightom, ElPaso, IL, Kelli Otte, Bloomington, IL, 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Katherine (Ralph) Bustle, Downs, IL, also surviving is a special niece Winona Moran, Downs, IL and many other nieces and nephews. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, his step-father Wilfred Moews, son, Jimmy Sheppard, a sister, Joan White, and his step-son Ejay Stokes Jim served in the US Army from 1960-1963. He had worked at Caterpillar in East Peoria. Jim had owned business, J.S. Dart and was part owner of Nooner's Pub, Bloomington, IL. He loved his other children, dogs Sophie and Bentley. Jim loved swimming and hot tubbing in his backyard. He was an excellent carpenter and enjoyed building. Jim was a very loving and giving father. He had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles, fishing, NASCAR racing, and the Chicago Bears. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com