BRIAN LEE SHEPHERD, 52, of Fort Wayne, was called home in peace on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Born April 16, 1965 in Fort Wayne, he was a son of Tonya Fanning and the late Lincoln Shepherd Sr. He worked in construction and at National SERV-All for many years. Brian was skilled in bowling, music, and cars. Brian enjoyed traveling and had a love for fishing, hunting, playing cards, and spending time with his grandkids and family. He was a loving family man that worked hard to take care of his children and didn't mind lending a helping hand. Also surviving are his brothers Vernon Shepherd and Lincoln Shepherd Jr.; sisters, Karyn Guthrie and April Workman; sons, Contreil Hogan Sr. and Lincoln Shepherd; daughters, Shaquay Shepherd and Bria Shepherd; grandchildren, Brian, Trevian, Amiyah, Camrie, Contreil Jr., Kyrie, and Kiah; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Fellowship Missionary Church, with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Visitation also from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens.
