Ralph Shepard Sr

Ralph “Lynn” Shepard, Sr., 77 of Raytown, MO passed away, Saturday, November 29, 2014. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial with full military honors will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Wednesday at the chapel. Donations may be made in his name to the DAV or to The Firehouse. Lynn was born June 4, 1937 in Kansas City, MO and has been a lifelong area resident. He worked as a route salesman for Tastee Bread and Wonder Bread for a number of years and later was a dealer for Harrah’s Casino and the Isle of Capri. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1955-59 and served aboard the USS Lexington. He is survived by: his wife Jean Shepard of the home; a son, Ralph Shepard, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Kansas City, MO; 3 daughters, Genny Cox and husband Keith of Gladstone, MO, Gretchen Sayers and husband John of Shawnee, KS and Elfie Shepard of Grandview, MO; a brother, Bill Shepard of Gladstone, MO; 8 grandchildren, Drew Smith, Kristen Cox, Rachel Shepard, Cory Shepard, Jackie Sayers, Mason Shepard, Melanie Shepard and Hadley Sayers and 3 great grandchildren, Dylan Smith, Peyton Barnett and Elliott Smith. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)