Joseph Leland Shepherd

Leland was born in Greencastle on Dec 17, 2008, the son of William and Jacqueline Shepherd.

Leland lived a life full of smirks, laughs and love. He loved joking around, going for walks, talking to friends, holding babies, playing video games, electronics, and hanging out with his best-friend/cousin, Ella Cofer, she was only 3 months younger.

Survivors include both parents, William and Jacqueline (Miller) Shepherd; four brothers, Brian Miller, Weslee Benge, Braylon Shepherd, and Jaxon Shepherd; grandparents, Joseph and Anna (Carpenter) Miller and Carolyn (Lytle) Shepherd; great-grandparents, Eddie and Rosie (Fowler) Rogers and Jenny Carpenter; a nephew; as well as, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home in Greencastle, with Pastor Joe Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Fillmore Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of service on Thursday.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.