Ronald "Badeye" D. Sheppard

Ronald “Badeye” Dean Sheppard, 81, of Chandlerville, passed away at his home at 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2026. He was born on December 30, 1944 in Alton, Illinois to James and Hazel (Crossman) Sheppard. He married Janice Snyder on October 25, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ronald is survived by his wife, Janice Sheppard of Chandlerville; sons, Ronald "Dean" (Lorin) Sheppard, Jr. of Rushville, John Sheppard of Pittsfield, Daren (Brenda) Sheppard of Beardstown, Jason Sheppard of Beardstown, and Jared Sheppard of Beardstown; grandchildren, Caleb Sheppard (fiancee Rebecca Thomas) of Beardstown, Levi Sheppard of Beardstown, Cari (Nick) McCombs of Beardstown, Ashley Mitchell of Quincy, Cole (Hanna) Sheppard of Sedro Wolley, Washington, Hannah Sheppard of Jacksonville, Florida, and Kent, Kash and Kassidy Grafton of Rushville; and great-grandchildren, Mila, Lilly and Olivia McCombs of Beardstown, Zayne and Xander Mitchell of Quincy, Liam Sheppard of Sedro Wolley, Washington, and Tyson Harris of Jacksonville, Florida. Also surviving are his sisters, Sandra (Trenton) Roberts of Quincy, Shirley Thorpe of Rock Island, and Sue (Dave) Clifford of Quincy; brothers, Dennis (Ellen) Sheppard of Lebanon, Tennessee and Larry (Joyce) Sheppard of Bloomington; sisters-in-law, Freda Sheppard of Pittsfield and Oly Sheppard of Carson, California; brother-in-law, John Clifford of Riverside, California; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Delbert Sheppard and Carl Sheppard; sister, Sharon Clifford; brother-in-law, Dan Thorpe; and three dogs, Molly, Dane, and Izzy. Ronald was a member of the 1st Christian Church of Beardstown. He worked for many years at Farmall in Rock Island, and later at Oscar Mayer until his retirement. He owned and operated Green Gables Motel, in Rushville, for several years. He and his wife, Janice, team drove for Dot Foods, as well. Ronald enjoyed spending time outdoors sitting in his swing on the front deck watching the purple martins and mowing the grass. He also liked to read and study the Bible. Most of all, Ronald loved spending time with his kids and his cats. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville, with a visitation one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Rev. Tom Carlock will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Chandlerville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Ronald’s name to Cass-Schuyler Hospice or PAWS in Jacksonville. Online condolences can be left for his family at www.hurleyfh.com. Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald "Badeye" D. Sheppard

December 30, 1944 - August 2, 2026

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