Daniel Maurice Shepherd
1977 - 2023
Today we pay our respects to our brother Daniel Maurice Shepherd.
Daniel was born to Renee S Dilworth on January 15, 1977 in Los Angeles California, he was a gentle giant who survived a rocky start in his life. Daniel LOVED his family, his Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Lakers. He loved to be free in the world, to laugh, make others laugh, and have fun. Daniel wasn’t just a man, he was also a Son, a Brother, a Father, a cousin and an Uncle. Daniel was a man of few words, but you could feel his presence, see his warm smile and hear his goofy laugh. Even though we went down a hard road, he would always find a way to show love to all. He never let his past determine how he showed up in the present. You are loved and always will be, and I know the Heavenly Father put a pillow on your seat so you can finally rest. So rest well my brother until we meet again. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. We’ll mourn the man who’s gone, whom we lost so unexpectedly, but we will always remember him, and we know that above all, he would want us to remember him as our protector. Mission complete and job well done brother. Tell God thank you for choosing us to be your little sisters. Until we me again big brother. We love you. Rest easy. -(Written by Nieisha and Angel Shepherd)-
Daniel was preceded in death by his son Daniel Maurice Shepherd Jr (2009) his maternal grandparents Mildred and Herbert Dilworth; his aunt Bonnie Grace and Rita Dilworth and uncle James Dilworth; and his paternal grandparents Dorothy and Joseph Shepherd. He is survived by his mother Renee Dilworth; sisters Angel and Nieisha Shepherd; niece’s Ashley Shepherd, Ganai and Ganelle Tanner and Zahara Massey; nephews Davaugntae Shepherd and Kameron Wray; Aunt’s Pamela and Lottie Denise (DeeDee) Dilworth; uncles Chris and Herbert Dilworth; cousins Mildred, Debbie, Johnny, and Timothy Luchien Billy Nelson; Ted, Curtis, Chris, Tameka, Sade, Jasmine, Lloyd and Lamar Bell, Marques (cookie monster) Dilworth; Keisha,Deedee, Kenneth and Keith Fantroy and many many more who loved and will miss him. Thank you all for your sympathy and condolences, we appreciate it greatly.
Forever loved!
I’m so sorry for your loss I’m 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 for you and your family if you need me please let me know ♥️🥰😘
To my cuzzo I’m so sorry that this had to happen to you 💔 I know we don’t get to speak to each other every day but you will always be remembered in my heart you and my Lil cousin until we meet again cuzzo love you always KEISHA ❤️ 💙 🙏 💔
Love you unc! You’ll be missed!!
The love a mother has for her son is like no other. My love for Daniel is no different. It’s unwavering, unconditional and undying. To my first born REST MY SON. Rest knowing you were loved and knowing your sisters will take it from here. I love you son, I’ll miss you until my last breath. Kiss my grand baby for me. -mamma-
Love you Daniel man we got memories from you rapping to you playing basketball i love you kiss the family me i am mad that this happened to you rest well cuzzo you will be miss dam all i can say is that i love all my relatives/cuzzo 😘😘😘🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Continue to Rest in paradise Daniel, you were such a sweet soul! my condolences are with the family at this time. I pray god gives you all peace in this time of grief 💐🕊️❤️
My sincere condolences to your family. Sometimes in life we don’t always get dealt the cards we want. Daniel, I wish I could have been able to spend some time with you but I’m comforted in knowing you are free from pain, hurt and disappointment. May you rest in peace.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
🕊Rest In Paradise Daniel🕊
My heart goes out to the family. Praying for peace, comfort, and all the strength you need in the days to come. Daniel will live on in your hearts. Thinking of the special memories you made with him will help you through this difficult time 🙏🏽💚🙏🏽
Always a space in my heart for you big bro. Love you always.
This was one person and Man, I could definitely call a big brother. He was an enjoyable and laid back individual anyone would love to be around. Very protective of his sisters and family. Rest well my boy. You will always be missed!
I hope you’re finally at peace and no longer in pain. I’m sorry we couldn’t all be there for you in your final moments. ❤️
Rest up Unc , i love you and will miss you . I wish we could have spent more time you are the reason i love to rap and play the game,we was the only 2 dark skin microwaved brownies in the family lol . until we meet again 💙
I only knew you for a short time but your presence was a profound one and though you were not a very talkative person to be around you was memorable and hard to forget lovingly rest in heaven dear friend
What a beautiful soul Daniel iam heartbroken to know we lost an angel you forever be miss love you rest in heaven my dear god got you now until we meet again much love peace.
My condolences 🌹🌹🌹🌹 to my extra family I’ve met you a few times and you were cool as a fan all the time I know your seat in heaven is well deserved
RIP Gentle Giant
My condolences 🌹🌹🌹 to my extra family. I only met you a few times but you were always nice to me.
Your seat in heaven is well deserved
RIP Gentle Giant
To my cousin Angel, so truly sorry for you loss….I am always here for you, Daniel your sister’s loves you to the moon & back…may you Rest In Peace & give them strength & comfort to know that you are watching over them…
Love you Angel & Nike😘😘😘
I remember all the times you use to give me all the pop tarts and snacks when I was a kid you was the first person I ever played 2k with, I was still a little kid when I was around you but I’m always going to hold the memories we had in my heart – Kameron Wray love you unc
Love you fam, and rest easy… you in god’s hand now, so until we meet again, I’ll keep you in my memories… RIP
My biggest condolences, rest easy !
My Boy Danger D lol that was your Rap name me Sade and jasmine was you hype man always pumping you up lol remember when you told us we couldn’t come over cause we would eat all your Cookies lol you will be missed dearly you gained your wings god needed his soldier back Turn heaven up for your birthday Rip Cousin love you 😘 ❤️
Cousin! I’m sorry to hear about your passing. I wish we could have connected better as adults. I know you’re in a better place, just know you have family and friends here still thinking and praying for you.
Well it has been a long time since I’ve seen my two niece’s and my now heaven bound nephew Daniel. I can remember when you were a kid one of your favorite songs to sing on the way to church was Please Be Patient With Me God Is Not Through With Me Yet . Daniel you would sing and clap with all of your heart. Rest in Peace Love Auntie Saundra Shepherd aka ( Auntie Samrah)
Happy birthday brother. I love you 💔
This is so hard for me. I know God has plans for you but miss you so…..my heart is heavy brother.
Missing you bad today brother 💔
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