Kennard Alexander “Alex” (McClain) Shepard, 56, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at his home.
Born in Urbana on July 21, 1963, he was preceded in death by his mother Deloris “Jane” (Argabright) McClain; step-father, Ronald C. McClain; and a sister, Mary Flick.
Alex is survived by his son, Keith Shepard of Bellefontaine; granddaughter, Abigale Justin; fiancé Kelly Kindle of Bellefontaine, and her daughters, Madison Steinhelfer, Alisha Protsman, and Megan (Paul) Overholser, each of Bellefontaine; siblings, Ronald C. (Tami) McClain of Crossville, Tenn., Norm McClain, William McClain, Janie (Anthony) Escamilla, Duane A. (Michelle) McClain, and Shanna (Mark Neer) McClain, each of Bellefontaine; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend who was like a brother, Jimmy Brown and his family.
A graduate of Springfield South High School, Alex was a veteran of U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Germany. Alex was a licensed electrician and worked maintenance for Dave Wilgus. He had previously worked maintenance for Bush Electric for 25-plus years, and as an electronic technician at Siemens. He loved hanging out with his family, especially his brothers. Alex was a member of the Eagles Campground Horseshoe League, loved cars, collected knives and swords, and played D&D. He was a fan of the San Francisco 49ers and was looking forward to watching them in the Super Bowl.
Friends may call at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 2 to 4 p.m. The family will have a short service at 4 p.m., followed by military honors provided by members of the Logan County Veteran Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, in care of Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main St. Bellefontaine, Ohio, 43311; or to the American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, Ohio, 43017.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com