Maurice Johnson Sheppard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maurice Johnson Sheppard (Tahlequah, Oklahoma), born in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, who passed away on May 1, 2019 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Claude Sheppard Sr. and Dollie Sheppard (Thompson); his siblings, Mae Sheppard, Jean Jackson, Ann Sheppard, Marva Robinson, Faye Richmond, Claude Sheppard Jr., Chester Sheppard and Johnny Sheppard; his sisters-in-law, Rachel Sheppard and Dorothy Ann Sheppard; and also, James Ridgeway and Roy Riggs.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Sheppard; his daughter Devon Sheppard of Tahlequah; his sister Verniece Lowe (Isaac) of Meridian, MS; his siblings-in-law, Patricia Sheppard of Bakersfield, CA, Herbert Robinson of Meridian, MS, Eddie Belt of Kansas City, MO and Garcia Tarver Jr. (Karen) of Oklahoma City; and also, Glenn Riggs of Tahlequah, Calvin Riggs of Tahlequah and Carlette Riggs of Tulsa. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
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