Maurice Johnson Sheppard

July 21, 1941 - May 1, 2019 (77 years old)

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

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Hart Funeral Home

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Maurice Johnson Sheppard

July 21, 1941 - May 1, 2019 (77 years old)

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

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.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hart Funeral Home



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May 8, 2019

Marie Hamby wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry I worked with him at City Hall.”


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May 8, 2019

Billie Vance wrote a sympathy message

“Prayers to his wife and kids”


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May 8, 2019

Jeanie Kirk wrote a sympathy message

“Also his wife is a very sweet person”


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May 8, 2019

Wanda Jones wrote a sympathy message

“I did not know Mr. Sheppard well, but enough to know that he was kindly toward all he met, including me. I believed him to be a warm and loving human being and just speaking with him on occasion would lift my spirits. I am very sorry for his family's loss.”


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May 8, 2019

Billie Vance wrote a sympathy message

“Praying for the family knew Maurice since softball days ..good guy”


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Linda Earp wrote a sympathy message

“Such a wonderful caring man. Prayers for his family”


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Judy Krahn Girdner wrote a sympathy message

“What a great man. This is a huge loss for the town of Tahlequah.”


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May 8, 2019

Patti Shankle wrote a sympathy message

“Praying for family & friends. He was a good man.”


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1506 N Grand Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464

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