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Jay Franklin Shepard

June 18, 1943 - December 1, 2019

GREENFIELD – Jay Franklin Shepard, age 76, of Greenfield, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on June 18, 1943 to Howard E. and Iva (Ashby) Shepard. Jay served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Monroe Custom Body as a welder for many years before retiring in 2002. He was an artist for Riley Days. Jay liked writing poems and painting. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and brother. Jay is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Michael) Burton of Morristown; four grandchildren, Ashley, Ryan, Leandra, Zacari; nine great-grandchildren, Kyler, Karter, Reagan, Anastasia, Elaina, Jenna, Kyndall, Gwen, and Elijah; and a brother, Robert Shepard of Greenfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; great-grandson, Braden; and siblings, Ed, Victor, Geneva, Vera, and Janice. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lincoln Park Apartments, 600 W. North Street, Greenfield, IN 46140. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to Braden Westmoreland Memorial Scholarship Fund, Attn: Kami Doubman (Scholarship Chair), Knightstown Community High School, 8149 W. US Hwy 40, Knightstown, IN 46148. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield.

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GREENFIELD – Jay Franklin Shepard, age 76, of Greenfield, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on June 18, 1943 to Howard E. and Iva (Ashby) Shepard. Jay served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Monroe... View Obituary & Service Information

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