09/26/2025
Michael “Mike” Ray Sheppard, 71, of Booneville, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born June 18, 1954, in Paris, Arkansas, to the late Dewitt Frank and Wilta Fay Sheppard.
He is preceded in death by his parents before mentioned and sister, Virginia Bradley.
He previously worked at Correll and loved watching old movies, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with his grandkids.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Starting Point Church with burial at Ellington Cemetery, under the direction of Bulger Funeral Home. There will be no graveside service.
Prior to the service on Saturday, visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
Mike is survived by his wife of 47 years, Loretta Sheppard of the home; son, Dr. Brian D. Sheppard (Jennifer) of Little Rock, Arkansas; daughter, Tamera Montgomery (Daniel) of Booneville, Arkansas; brother, Randy Sheppard (Gayla) of Magazine, Arkansas; grandchildren, Luke Sheppard, Austin Goff, Raylea Creech, and Kyle Montgomery; and other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Tony Sheppard, Adam Hamilton, Jason Kilbreath, Brandon Bradley, Ronnie Shelton, and Ricky Shelton
Honorary Pallbearers: grandchildren, Mark Sheppard, Jerry Bradley, Jason Bradley, and Logan Bradley
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