Robert Leon Sheppard

Robert Leon Sheppard, 89, of Jonesboro, Arkansas peacefully passed on August 18th, 2019.

He was born November 10th, 1929 in Vian, Oklahoma to his parents Jimalee (King)
Sheppard and Jack Sheppard. He spent his formative years in Oklahoma before relocating
with immediate family to Richland, Washington in 1944. There, he attended and graduated
from Columbia High School in 1947. After graduation, he served in the Air Force and
Department of Defense as a radar, computer and communications specialist. After his
service, he worked for 19 years in the Bonneville Power Administration, retiring in 1986. Later
in life, his highest academic achievement was a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts at Central
Washington University. He was a compassionate and dedicated person in his personal and
professional roles.

Robert was preceded in death by his father; Jack Sheppard, mother; Jimalee (King)
Sheppard, and siblings: Jack Jr. Sheppard; brother, and sister; Eloise (Sheppard) Goodrich.
Robert is survived by his children; son, Cheyenne (Ashley) Sheppard and daughter,
Rachael (Jesse) Owens and grandchildren; David Owens and Kaelynn Owens.
In loving memory, a graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial in Richland,
Washington on August 23rd at 1pm.