John C. Shepard, 89, of Louisville passed away on Saturday May 15, 2021. A native of Berlin, NH he was born on September 20, 1931 to the late Ralph and Violet (Baldwin) Shepard. John was a photographer in the medical research field, an Army Veteran and a member of the V.F.W. #6182, American Legion #229, a life member of the DAV, blind veterans association, Kosair Shrine Temple, Louisville Scottish Rite and Plumb Masonic Lodge 862. John was preceded in death by his wife, aMarlene Shepard. He is survived by his sister, Florence Cole. Funeral Service will be held at 11 am Wednesday in the Southern Chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son, 3601 Taylor Blvd. Burial with military honors will take place at 12:30 pm at KY Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff. Visitation will be at the funeral home after 10 am Wednesday.