Sheppard

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Bobby Joe Sheppard Sr., 67, died June 2, 2015 at his home in Trumann. He was born on February 17, 1948 to Lester Sheppard and Ethel Sheppard of Trumann. He was a groundskeeper and a member of Pleasant Valley Church in Trumann.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Danny Riley and Chris Thomas, two sisters, Mary Phelps and Helen Purcell.

Mr. Sheppard leaves his companion, Linda Thomas of Trumann;

Three daughters, Sherry Riley of Jonesboro, Heather (Robert) Morgan and Tiffany Sheppard both of Trumann;

Two sons, Bobby Joe Sheppard Jr. and Terry (Susan) Sheppard both of Jonesboro;

Two stepsons, Brian (Kim) Thomas of Harrison,AR, and Kenneth Thomas of Trumann;

Three sisters, Jean Lansdale, Marie Cagle and Patricia Ashley all of Trumann;

One brother, Alan Pace of Rockford, Illinois;

Twenty-four grandchildren; and

Nineteen great grandchildren.

Friday, June 5 at 1 p.m. there will be a graveside service at Pine Log Cemetery in Brooklyn, AR with Bro. Larry Loggins officiating. No visitation is planned.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza.