Jeffrey John Shepard

Jeffrey John Shepard Sr, 63 of Kankakee passed away Sunday April 10, 2022, at his home. He was born October 5, 1958, in Los Angeles CA., the son of David Earl Shepard and Florence Mary Lyons. Jeffrey owned and operated Energy Systems of Kankakee. He enjoyed playing Texas hold'em in Las Vegas, traveling, singing, driving his Corvette, and watching the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. He is survived by his wife Donna Marie Henley, two sons Jeffrey (Dana) Shepard of Herscher, and Thomas (Sarah) Shepard of Kankakee, His grandchildren Bryan, Bailey, Shelby, Riley, Connor, Brayden, Lillian, Avery and Cecilia, He was 1 of 11 siblings brothers David (Debra),Steven (Deborah), and Ronald and sisters Linda (Edward) Bromley, Kathleen (Clarence) Dust, Florence Laky, Susan Balcazar, and Nancy (Dean) Judickas. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Sarah Heagle, and his brothers Edward Shepard, Daniel Shepard and his Dear friend Al Dalto. Visitation will be held Friday April 15, 2022, from 4:00 PM until the service at 7:00 PM at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee. Pastor Scott Henley will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded. Donations may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.