Shepherd - James M.
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana December 17, 1926
James M. Shepherd, who was at one time well known around here, died a few days ago in Lexington, Ky. He will be especially remembered as a singer, and was a great chum of Sant Moody. One brother, George, lives in Lafayette, and another Alonzo, lives in Crawfordsville. The following obituary is from a Lexington paper: "James M. Shepherd, 55, died at 1:10 o'clock this morning at his residence, 343 High Street. He had been in failing health for several months. Mr. Shepherd was born and reared in Parke County, Indiana and for a number of years was employed by the L&N Railroad. For the last 5 years he had been employed as a merchant policeman in Lexington and doorman at the KY theatre. He was a member of Jr. Order United American Mechanics, No 53 and was well known and well liked by his associated. Mr. Shepherd is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna M. Shepherd; three sons, Monroe F., Jonas B. and Charles M. Shepherd, all of Lexington; four daughters, Misses Bessie M. and Goldie A. Shepherd, Mrs. John Swartz and Mrs. Harman Doty all of Lexington; two brothers, George and Alonzo Shepherd of Crawfordsville, Indiana. Funeral services will be held Sun. afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the grave in Lexington Cemetery. Junior Order No. 53 and Daughters of America will have charge at the grave, Rev. A. L. Goodrich of Porter Memorial Baptist church officiating. " - kbz