Lacy D. "DJ" Shepherd Jr., 32, passed on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his home in Lakemore, Ohio.  He was born on July 30, 1992, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Lacy Shepherd Sr. and Angie Mullins, and was a 2010 South Central High School graduate.

DJ was an avid Cleveland Sports fan, and if you knew him he had the tattoos to prove it. He enjoyed going to concerts, kayaking, golfing, hunting, camping, and hanging out with his family and friends, especially the "three amigos".  DJ was a hard worker, most recently for Mack Concrete.

He is survived by his parents, Angie (Ray) Mullins, and Lacy (Pam) Shepherd Sr.; siblings, Brittany Morgan Shepherd, Jason Hout, Austin Burkhalter, Maelyn Carney, and Nathan Beverly; girlfriend, Ashli Phillips; nieces and nephews, Zayden, Madyn, Kaydence, Jacob, Madison, Ashton, Trey, Kendall and Cam; 2 great nephews, lots of cousins, and dog and companion "Bentley".

DJ was preceded in death by all of his grandparents, and a niece, Aubree.

Visitation for DJ will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Bethel Chapel, 575 US-250, Savannah, OH 44874, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. (noon).  Pastor Bob Brown will officiate the funeral service.  Burial is planned to follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shiloh.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in care of the funeral home, to help with expenses.  Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.eastmanfuneralhome.com