Mitchell Wayne Shepherd passed away at the age of 36 on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Mitchell was born in Marietta, Georgia and moved to Jacksonville at the age of one. Mitchell attended John Stockton Elementary, Darnell-Cookman, and graduated from University Christion School. He attended Polk Community College on a baseball scholarship. Mitchell loved all sports, especially baseball. He played baseball for the NOL Twins, University Christian, and various travel teams. He also enjoyed organizing neighborhood games with his friends of whatever sport was in season.
Mitchell married the love of his life, Lauren Berryman Shepherd in April 2015 after a long engagement. They were a perfect match. Unfortunately Mitchell suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2011 and the last several years have been a struggle for him.
Mitchell is predeceased by his brother, Brian Shepherd. He is survived by his wife Lauren, his brother Lee Shepherd, and his parents Terry and Becky Shepherd. “MTK” also leaves behind many relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 729 Edgewood Ave. South, Jacksonville, FL 32205. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the same location.
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