James was born July 9, 1935 in Orange, Tx., son of Joseph and Hazel. He worked as a Maintenance Superviser at a meat packing company. James was a veteran, he was in the Army around 1958. James lived in Arkansas for 2 years, moving from Houston, Texas. James died September 19, 2008 in Mountain Home, Ar. at the age of 73. Survivors: James is survived by his son Scott & Teresa Shepherd of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Preceded in Death by: his parents and 3 brothers Jody, Darrel, and RC. Funeral: Services for James Delmar Shepherd of Henderson, Ar., will be private.