SHEPPARD, Ronald James, age 52, of Mt. Morris, beloved husband & father, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Hurley Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm Wednesday. Ronald was born in Flint in 1959 and graduated from Tawas High School in Tawas, Michigan. He was an ASE Mechanic for most of his career until moving to Dephi and then on to Roush Industries. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Ronald was preceded in death by his son, Ronald James Sheppard II (age 2), grandfather James and his mother Delores. He is survived by his wife Mary, children Crystle and Jeremy, brothers Mike and Chuck, as well as ten other brothers and sisters. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.hillfh.com.
