of Sardis, MS
March 20, 1941 - July 6, 2018
Ben Shepherd, 77, Sardis, Mississippi was born March 20, 1941 to Benjamin A. and Sarah Thomas Shields-Shepherd and entered into rest July 6, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Shepherd was an engineer who worked for General Marine Towing in Greenville, Mississippi. He was known by many but mostly his children and family as a generous and loving father, a man of strong character, and more than a parent but a best friend and brother to his children that cherish his memory.
Mr. Shepherd is survived by four sons; Scott Shepherd (Anita) Southaven, Morris Ray Shepherd, Little Falls, Minnesota, Michael Shepherd (Krissy), Amery, Wisconsin, Jay Blount of Greenville and one daughter; Jill Shepherd-Steier (Rick) of Taylorsville, Kentucky. Mr. Shepherd is also survived by eighteen grandchildren; Lori Leigh (Justin), Benjamin, Jonathan, Laura, Skyler, Samantha, Grace, Ella, Tyler, Tara (Marc), Scotty, Jade, Heath (Megan), Apryl (Todd), Jennifer (Charlie), Jake (Kayla), Jack, and John Story. Eleven great-grandchildren also honor Ben's legacy; Lily Clare, Kylie, Alexandria, Olivia Moore, Olivia Marlar, Jackson, Molly, Lilley Blaire, Sutton, Hadleigh, and Hagan.
Mr. Shepherd is preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life, Paula Shepherd; one daughter Honey Story and three sisters; Betty Crosby, Marie Vincent, and Virginia Yeates.
Graveside services for Mr. Shepherd will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Indianola, Mississippi City Cemetery under direction of Roller Family Funeral Home of Memphis.
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9 Condolence(s)
Jonathan Dean Shepherd
Sunday, May 5, 2019
We will always love and miss you and never will forget you or forget the times we spent together and watched milo and otis with you as a child. Love you so much Papaw!
Vernon
Thursday, September 13, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. John 5:28,29
Scott Shepherd
Thursday, July 12, 2018
I will always love you Daddy!
Martha and Billy Gist
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Sorry to hear of Bens death. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Martha and Billy
BettyeSimsHawkins
Monday, July 9, 2018
With sympathy
Don and Tina Williams
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Sorry for your loss
.. prayers for the family
Teresa Harper
Sunday, July 8, 2018
I am just heartbroken. My entire family loved Ben just like he was our very own blood given family. He celebrated our accomplishments and mourned with us during our losses. Words could never describe how thankful I am for the many years of friendship that he had with my dad (Hoyt) before his passing & with Stan. Prayers for his family now & in the days to come. RIP Mr. Ben.....you will always hold a very special place in my heart. ❤️
Janice Robertson
Saturday, July 7, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss...sending my love and sympathy..
Vanessa Keck
Saturday, July 7, 2018
God bless you and keep you. With my heartfelt condolences.