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BRIAN SHEPHERD Obituary

BRIAN LEE SHEPHERD, 52, of Fort Wayne, was called home in peace on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, Born April 16, 1965 in Fort Wayne, he was a son of Tonya Fanning and the late Lincoln Shepherd Sr. He worked in construction and at National SERV-All for many years. Brian was skilled in bowling, music, and cars, enjoyed traveling and had a love for fishing, hunting, playing cards, and spending time with his grandkids and family. He was a loving family man that worked hard to take care of his children and didn't mind lending a helping hand. Also surviving are his brothers Vernon Shepherd and Lincoln Shepherd Jr.; sisters, Karyn Guthrie and April Workman; sons, Contreil Hogan Sr. and Lincoln Shepherd; daughters, Shaquay Shepherd and Bria Shepherd; grandchildren, Brian, Trevian, Amiyah, Camrie, Contreil Jr., Kyrie, and Kiah; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at Fellowship Missionary Church, with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Visitation also from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 18, 2018.

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Wilson, Matthews, and Chapman Families and Children (Cousins)

February 14, 2018

To Our Family, The Shepherd's: May You All Fine Comfort in Knowing Brian, has Ran the Race and Completed His Deeds here, And He has Now Transcended on To Our Fathers, Heavenly Kingdom....Brian, has Done what We ALL WILL BE CALLED TO DO, Which is To Meet Our Father when Our Work Here on Earth is Done....This is An Appointment that None of Can Put Off, Cancel, or Reschedule, Because When "THE LORD GETS READY FOR US WE HAVE GOT TO MOVE".....May GOD BLESS YOU ALL, and MAY BRIAN REST IN PEACE, IN OUR FATHERS HOUSE, WHERE HE SHALL HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE WITH NOTHING BUT PEACE, LOVE, AND BLESSINGS....TO BRIAN'S Children Please Hold Onto EACHOTHER as Well AS All of The Many Memories, Talks, Fun Times, and The Times Your Dad Never Failed to Let You ALL KNOW THAT HE LOVED YOU ALL.....YOU'RE IN OUR PRAYERS.....GOD BLESS....HENRY & DOROTHY WILSON &FAMILY, EUGENE & LUCILLE MATTHEWS & FAMILY, AND HENRY CHAPMAN & FAMILY

Rachel Washington

January 21, 2018

My condolences to Brians family. I am deeply sadden to know that my cousin Brian left this life to be in the present of the lord. Brian is at home with his son Brian Jr, father Lincoln, Big Ma, Uncle Sam, aunty Nicole, aunty OraD & uncle Charles and many other uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends - I can only imagine the Welcome Home reunion they are having with my cousin.
I will miss his big light up the world smiling face and laughter.
Remember no matter what may come your way, Jesus will always do what is best for you!
Love Always,
Rachel

Etta WALKER

January 20, 2018

My sincere heartfelt condolences to the Shepherd Family. Well done Brian, well done. Amen

Etta WALKER

January 20, 2018

My sincere heartfelt condolences to the Shepherd Family. Well done Brian, well done. Amen

Monica and kenny Jackson

January 19, 2018

Our thoughts and prayer's are with you

Teresa Beck

January 19, 2018

So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I worked with him at National Serv-All. My thoughts and prayers are with the Shepherd family at this time.

Doris Bledsoe Morris

January 19, 2018

. .RIP Uncle Brain..on behalf of
Kevin D Morris....You will be truly missed.
Condolences to the Sherpard family..Brain you were truly a good uncle to my grandson. The
Bledsoe,Morris and Beemon family.

Cynthia Milton

January 19, 2018

R.I.H. MY FRIEND ❤

Sonya Moore Lewis

January 18, 2018

Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian will be missed. Peace & Love

Arbreyse Chapman

January 18, 2018

My deep sympathy and condolences for and to the families of Brian Lee Shepherd, for the huge loss they are suffering from as he rests with the Father in peace. May the families be blessed with comfort and healing through all of this pain and suffering, God blesses,.......!!

January 18, 2018

Tolbert lanier

Tolbert Lanier

January 18, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tolbert Lanier & Family

Al Brooks

January 18, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the Shepherd Family during this difficult time. May GOD bless you all with the strength and comfort needed during this time of sorrow. Rest In Peace Cousin Brian.

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