Nathan Paul Shepherd, 28, of Whitesboro, Texas was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
Nathan was born on March 26, 1991 in Sherman, Texas to Jim and Sherry (Miller) Shepherd. He was a member of the National Honor Society in school and after graduating he went on to serve in the United States Navy as a Nuclear Machinist.  After leaving the military he began to work for TX Dot. He married Lea Adkins on July 17, 2018 in Denton, Texas. Nathan loved spending time with his family and being a father to his son Briar and he looked joyfully towards the birth of his second son. He was a coin collector and loved hot rods and Harley Davidson motorcycles. He enjoyed reading and playing video games. His favorite past time was driving and clearing his mind all while emptying his gas tank.
He is survived by his wife, Lea Shepherd of Krum, Texas, two sons, Briar Paul Shepherd and Baby Shepherd #2, parents, Jim and Sherry Shepherd of Whitesboro, brother, Joe Shepherd of Whitesboro, grandfather, Orville Miller of Whitesboro, grandmother, Lorene Shepherd of Yukon, Oklahoma, aunt, Debbie Minshall and cousins, Matthew Minshall and Evan Minshall.
Nathan was preceded in death by his grandpa, Dale Shepherd and grandmother, Roberta Miller.
Funeral services honoring Nathan will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Don Westbrook and Rev. Rick Carney. Interment will follow at Sadler Cemetery in Sadler, TX. At this time no formal visitation is scheduled.
Lea my heart breaks for you a d the family. Nathan was a soul that brought you so much joy I could see it in your eyes every time we would speak about him. Briar and baby #2 are lucky Lil babies yo have him as there father. And you are very lucky to have him as your husband, best friend. In time you will find peace. Praying for you and the whole family. Love you.
Lea, my heart breaks for you and your babies. God be with you all. I’m so sorry this happened.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially Lea during this time. There is nothing I can say that will lessen your pain or heartache but know that you have a loving family who will be there to support you. Lean on them. Allow yourself to grieve.
You are in my heart and prayers. If I can help you, please let me know.
Prayers for you Lea and family. Sending much love and hugs. ?
With deepest sadness and love, Grandpa and Grandma want you, Lea, and Briar and Nathan’s Mother, Father and Brother to know the fondness and love we have for your wonderful Husband, Daddy, Son and Brother. He was a sweet, gentle man who brought joy and happiness to our sweet Lea and Briar. I will always remember his infectious smile. The Adkins family lost dearly. We are grateful Nathan’s essence will live on in the sons the two of you share. We love you all.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Lea I am so very sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you, your precious babies and entire family. I will keep you lifted in prayer. I am very thankful I was able to meet Nathan. He was always so kind and smiling. He would walk in the service department with a smile and always let us play pass the baby as soon as we seen Briar. I can’t imagine what you are going through but I know God is going to keep you and your family wrapped in love and strength. Psalms 46:1-6
Nathan was an amazing friend and a good co-worker when we worked together at Walmart. We haven’t talked since he left for the navy but it was an honor to know him.
Jim/Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Nathan was a great husband, father and son. Praying for you all. God Bless
I am so sorry for your loss, Lea. I pray for Nathan, his family and his friends. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Lea,
Coach and I are heartbroken for you. You and your sweet boy are in our prayers. So wish life hadn’t handed you such a grievous loss.
Our deepest condolences.
Sandi and Coach Lynam.
My sweet Lea, Donna, Ashley and family: I will not physically be able to attend the service. I will be with you all in spirit, and you are on my heart and mind, and in my constant prayers. May God give you peace that can only come from above during this unexpected journey of grief. I love you all so much.
I love you Nathan
Thank you for always loving and taking care of Lea and Briar.
You are greatly missed.
We will make sure you and Leas babies know just how loved the are by you.
Prayers for you and your family.
Jimmy, Sherry, Joe, Lea, Brian and Baby Shepherd
You are all in our prayers during this time. Your loss is unimaginable. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
MaryAnn Mendez
(Daughter of Bernice and Robert Peters)
Sending our condolences, sooo very sorry to hear this horrific news…all of you are in our prayers & we love you all dearly… fly high ? ?
One of the best gentleman I ever met. Rest easy bro.
My heart breaks for your family. Please know that we love you dearly and pray for your comfort and healing.
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Our deepest sympathies.
With Love,
Met Nathan at work. Employees of the Texas Department of Transportation. For the little time I got to know Nathan, I saw that he was a really good man and father. His work ethics was amazing. Nathan was the type of colleague that you wanted to work with. Nathan will be truly missed around here. When you can know someone for a very short time and the news of this ruin your entire week, shows how much of a good person this young man was. I pray that his wife and kids can get through this with the strength that he showed on a daily basis.
Rest in peace Nathan
Our prayers go out to Sherry, Jim & Joe and the rest of the family.
With Deepest Condolence To The Family Of Nathan Shepherd
We were so very sorry to hear of Nathan’s passing. I hadn’t seen him since he was a small boy, but remember fondly what a sweet boy he was. Always smiling and kind and so cute. We are so sorry for your tragic loss and send our love and prayers for understanding and peace.
My heart goes out to your family.God will comfort you and time will help but you never stop loving them or missing them .
Although we will never understand why, I pray that the Lord gives you the strength and courage to carry on during this difficult time. Nathan was an amazing person inside and out. His smile could fill up the room; and he had the BEST sense of humor- he always knew how to make one laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lea, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time of loss and sorrow for you all. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I got the chance to meet him on the ship. Im sorry I didnt really get to know him well but I’m absolutely heartbroken to hear of his passing. Reading the guest book really says a lot about this good man I never knew and my prayers are with the family tonight.