He is the older brother of the late Derrick Shepard and the uncle of Sterling Shepard, both of whom played for the Oklahoma Sooners during their college careers. His brother, Woodie Shepard, also played football for the Oklahoma Sooners.
He is the elder sibling of the late Derrick Shepard and the paternal uncle of Sterling Shepard, both of whom played football for the Oklahoma Sooners during their collegiate careers. His brother, Woodie Shepard, also participated in football for the Oklahoma Sooners.