Walter Jennings Shepard was born on October 3, 1924 in Graham, Texas to the late John H. and U. Zadie Walker Shepard. He passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2012 in Stephenville at the age of 87. Walter married Alta Mae Cook in December of 1988 at Lake Palo Pinto. Walter served as a Medic in the U.S. Navy during WWII and worked as a TV Repairman. He has resided for the past 15 years in Stephenville. He was a Baptist. Funeral Services were held Sunday, Febraury 12, 2012 at Oak Grave Cemetery in Graham, Texas.