Mr. Thomas Ray Shepherd, Jr., of Magnolia, MS,  passed from this life on March 13, 2021. He was born December 11, 1953 in Oxford, MS to Thomas Ray Shepherd Sr. and Anita Bailey Shepherd.

Throughout his life, Tommy worked at many occupations. He was an avid collector of guns and ammunition. In his final and most fulfilling position, he worked as a Drug and Alcohol Addiction Counselor at Jolimar Recovery Center in Summit, MS. God placed him at Jolimar in 2003 where he was able to help many people on their way to recovery. He also enjoyed raising beef cattle on his farm. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Connie Williams Shepherd; a daughter, Jessica Shepherd Boyd and husband Chris; his brother, Mark Shepherd and wife Julie; three grandchildren, Shawn Bailey Vielee and father Jeffrey, Jarod Boyd and Katie Boyd; three nephews, Clay, J.T. and Jacob and a host of other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Phil Shepherd; his grandparents, Harper and Bonnie Shepherd and Morris and Etoy Bailey.

A memorial service will be held on March 17, 2021, from 10AM till time of service at 12PM at Sharkey Funeral Home.  Bro. E.J. Didon will officiate. Sharkey Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Compassus, whose kind and caring staff cared for him in his final days.

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