Darrell L. Shepherd

Darrell L. Shepherd, age 66, of Unionville, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City.

Darrell was born April 15, 1959 in Bad Axe, to George and Florence (Schave) Shepherd. He attended Lakers High School. After high school, he joined the United States Army. Darrell was a member at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. He worked as a truck driver for many trucking companies and enjoyed traveling the country in his younger years and mainly Michigan these last few years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and going to Owendale Speedway, fishing and hunting.

Darrell is survived by his daughters: Ashley (Anthony) Hellebuyck of Owendale and Angela Shepherd of Gagetown; step children: Amanda (Bryan) Baker of Gagetown, David (Brooke) Sheufelt of Owendale and Amy (James) LaCroix of Owendale; brother, Dennis Shepherd of Georgia; 10 grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Dagon, Casey, Rylin, Ava, Olivia, JoAnn, Aubrey, Axton and River; ex-wife and friend, Cheryl Shepherd of Gagetown; and nieces and nephews.

Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, George and Florence Shepherd; son, Daniel Shepherd; and 2 sisters: Diann Errer and Darla Shuart.

Visitation and funeral service will take place on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service at 1pm. Pastor Michael Boyer will be officiating. Burial will be at Grant Township Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the family (c/o Angela Shepherd).