Duane Allen Sheppard, 67, was born on December 23, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Harry and Margret (Winabergar) Sheppard. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Brandi Mae Renee; great granddaughter, Ruby Ann Renee Roberts; brother, David Sheppard and sister, Pollyanna Sheppard.

Duane married his beloved wife, Rita Callahan, on March 18, 1986 and they lived many places during their life. They settled in Hugo in 2007 to be closer to their families. He worked as a machinist and enjoyed doing the landscaping and maintenance at the trailer park. Duane loved to be outdoors hunting, fishing for bass and catfish and exploring cloudy mountains with his son, Eddie. He was a big Texas Longhorns fan and loved to listen to music on his headphones. Most of all, Duane loved his family and spending time with grandkids and great grandkids. Duane will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Duane is survived by his wife, Rita Sheppard of the home; son, Eddie Ball and wife, Cheryl of Soper, OK; daughter, Christie and wife, Susan Terry Ball of Hugo, OK and Stephanie and husband, Bryan of MO; 13 grandkids; 22 great grandkids; brothers, Darryl Sheppard of Woodward, OK and Dennis Sheppard of Del Rio, TX; sisters, Donna Vasquez of Woodward, OK and Deanna of Texas along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.