The late Rocky Shepherd, a beloved young resident of North Manchester, Indiana, was born on August 17th, 2007, and tragically lost his life in an accident on June 27th, 2024. The suddenness of Rocky’s passing has left his family and community in deep sorrow.
Destiny Shepherd, Rocky’s sister, has organized a GoFundMe campaign to support their mother, Valarie Shepherd, during this difficult time. Despite having life insurance for Rocky, many people in the community have expressed a desire to contribute and assist the family. Destiny has created the fundraiser to help her mother financially while she takes time off work to grieve and handle the aftermath of this tragic event.
Rocky was known for his sweet, caring, and goofy nature. He had a unique ability to make anyone laugh and left a lasting impact on everyone he met. His untimely death has left a void in the hearts of those who knew him.
The GoFundMe campaign, titled "Support for Rocky’s Mom in Difficult Times," has so far raised $65 out of its $3,000 goal, with contributions from Carissa Cook, Chad Keppel, and Mary Beeney. Destiny shared, "My mom will be off of work for a good amount of time, so whatever money is donated will help keep my mom financially stable while she takes the needed time off."
Rocky’s celebration of life is scheduled to take place on July 13th, 2024, at the firehouse in North Manchester from 2 pm to 5 pm. The funds raised will also help supply food for this event, ensuring that the community can come together to honor Rocky’s memory.
Destiny’s Facebook post, in which she tagged Diana Shepherd, reflects the outpouring of support from the community. "Many people have reached out wanting to donate and asking how they can help," she wrote, highlighting the communal effort to support her family.
The community’s response has been heartfelt, with messages of prayers and condolences. Tyler Collins simply commented, "Prayers," while Courtney Sutton expressed her affection with "Xoxo."
This collective effort underscores the strength of community support in times of unimaginable loss, illustrating how friends and neighbors come together to offer comfort and assistance when it is needed most.
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