Josh was born on October 1, 1984 in League City, TX to Seth Sheppard and Roberta Farrington. He attended Clear Creek High School and Ed White Memorial High School in League City, Tx. Josh worked for Conoco Phillips for 8 years. He was a dedicated employee with a strong work ethic. Josh formed several strong friendships while at Conoco. He was all about family and friends. Josh enjoyed eating out and trying new restaurants with his wife Kristian. He enjoyed tinkering with recipes on his smoker; he loved to grill and play golf. Josh enjoyed caring for his dogs Ruka and Chloe. He especially cared about Ruka whom he held a unique bond with since rescuing her 8 or more years ago. Friends and family describe Josh as “having a positivity about love of life that was absolutely infectious.”
Josh was preceded in death by his brother, Bret Allen Sheppard. He leaves behind his loving wife Kristian Nicole Sheppard; a step-son Grayson Wayne Barrett; mother, Roberta Farrington and her husband James Farrington of Dickinson, TX; father Seth Sheppard, of Santa Fe, Tennessee; brother, Travis Sheppard and his wife, Miki Wilkes Sheppard; and nephew Garrett Robert Sheppard and nieces Hayden Sheppard and Addy Sheppard of Santa Fe, Tennessee; and a host of other family and friends.
Josh was an honorable Husband, Step-Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in the chapel of Katy Funeral Home (23350 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77494).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.katyfh.com for the Sheppard family.
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