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Hunter LeGrand Shepherd

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Hunter LeGrand Shepherd of Little Rock passed away Monday, December 16, 2013, at the age of 78 years. He was born in Marianna, Arkansas, the son of E.L. Shepherd and Thelma Hunter Shepherd. Hunter attended Marianna High School and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He also attended dental school at the University of Tennessee at Memphis. Hunter opened his first dental office in Dermott, Arkansas in 1964 where he enjoyed practicing for 21 years. In 1985, Hunter opened a dental practice in Jacksonville, Ark. from which he retired in 2004. He was a member of the American Dental Association and past President of the South East Arkansas Dental Association. Hunter enlisted in the United States Navy upon graduation from dental school, actively serving until 1964. He obtained the rank of Full Colonel while in the Arkansas National Guard and served as Commander of the 204th Dental Detachment. Hunter was proud to serve a total of 43 years in the United States Armed Forces. Hunter attended Asbury United Methodist Church in Little Rock. He enjoyed tennis, softball, and was an avid Razorback fan. He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Faye Gill Shepherd and sons: Hunter L. (Susie) Shepherd Jr., and David (Janey) Shepherd. He is also survived by his grandson, Anthony McCarley, and granddaughter, Madeline Shepherd; as well as his brother Bill (Joan) Shepherd, nieces, and nephews. Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m, Friday, December 20, 2013 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m, Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas. (501) 224-8300. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

Published December 19, 2013

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