Michael Joseph Sheppard was born on September 15, 1949 to JC and Edna Sheppard. He attended Como HS class of ‘ 67, volunteered to serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era, earning a Purple Heart. He married the love of his life, Victoria on February 12, 1970 and had two children. They modeled the meaning of living up to your wedding vows until death did them part.
Michael Sheppard was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father, and Papi! His presence will be greatly missed but we know we will see him again!
He is preceded in death by his parents, JC & Edna Sheppard; and brother, Otis Wayne Sheppard.
He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria of 54 years; his daughter, Tanisha Washington (Dewayne); son, Michael Joseph Sheppard II (Sharita); grandchildren, Imani , Iyana , Ian, Imari Washington, Madison , Michael Joseph III, Masyn , Myles Sheppard; great-grandchildren, Angel O’Connell, Marcus Luna, sister, Connie Bennett; sister-in-law, Annita Leffall; brother-in-law, Clayton Leffall (Shirley); and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A funeral service for Michael will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at St Matthews Missionary Baptist Church, 5500 E Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76119. Following the funeral service will be a committal service from 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211.
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