Rodney Glenn Sheppard was born on February 25, 1956 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Howard Sheppard and Lillie Ree Harris.
He attended Booker T. Washington High School, where he was the running back for the football team. He enlisted in the US Army. He enjoyed cooking and detailing cars. As far as detailing, he said he was the best in town.
Rodney loved his children, grandchildren and being around his family. He loved to dance.
He was a God fearing man and had a heart of Gold.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lilly Ree Harris - Sheppard, Howard Sheppard, his siblings; Francis Griffin, Gregory Sheppard, Irving Sheppard, Sherrlynn Sheppard-Holmes and David Wayne Sheppard.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his children; Shanskuriia Sheppard, Tacarra Pruitt and Rodney Sheppard, Jr. Fifteen Grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. His siblings; Robert Dunbar Sheppard  and Howard Sheppard, Jr. Also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.