William Bill Shepherd age 56,

resident of Madison, Ohio,

passed away Friday, December 9, 2011at University Hospital in Cleveland after a long illness.

He was born on May 5, 1955.

Bill was an electrician. He loved to play golf at several

area courses. He was a loving father who loved to spend time with his family.

He is survived by, 4 Daughters, Jennifer Shepherd of Madison;

Crystal Hisey of London;

Michelle (Nick) Young of Newark;

Lillian Shepherd of Madison;

Grandchildren, Hunter, Ashlen, Alyssa, and Jackson;

Mother, Lillian Shepherd of Madison;

Brother, Joe Shepherd of Madison;

2 Sisters, Carol Gockerell of Madison and Debbie Price of Madison.

He is also survived by many, many friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his father.

Friends will be received from 6 8 pm Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at The Behm Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 26 River St, Madison, OH 44057.