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Bert Sheppard Obituary

Bert Sheppard, 81, longtime resident of Big Spring, died Friday, March 20, 2015 at his home. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday at 3:00 PM at Myers & Smith Chapel with Dr. Doug Shelley, pastor of Eastside Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Memorial Park with full Military Honors by Goodfellow Air Force Base. He will also be honored by the Midland County Sheriffs Mounted Patrol Unit. Bert was born April 19, 1933 to Estelle (McCoy) and James Otis Sheppard in Vidalia, Georgia. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam. He married Dorothy Kleja in Springdale, Pennsylvania. They transferred to Webb Air Force Base in 1972 where they made their home. He retired after 20 years as a Staff Sergeant from Webb Air Force Base. He had the opportunity to see the world while enlisted in the Air Force. Bert was a member of the Midland County Sheriffs Mounted Patrol Unit. He had also been in the Howard County Sheriff's Posse. He owned S&H Tile for many years and had remodeled many homes in the community. He later worked for Tate's Plumbing. Bert had always worked two jobs his entire life and retired in 2014 at the age of 81. He loved horses, fishing, hunting and his favorite time was spent at home with his family which was his first priority. He enjoyed woodworking and making crosses. He also loved his dog Choco. Bert was known to be a very hard and dedicated worker. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Sheppard of Big Spring; daughters: Diana Neptune of Midland, Delores Shaffer and husband Bob of Big Spring and Denise Treadwell and husband Jeff of Dripping Springs; his son: Burt Sheppard and wife Kathy of Big Spring; his brother: Pete Sheppard and wife Joyce of North Carolina and his sister: Brenda Hall and husband Jesse of Florida; his grandsons: Danny Wilson of Big Spring, Nathan Neptune of Enid, Oklahoma, Trevor Sheppard of Lubbock and Jacob Neptune of Goldsboro, North Carolina and Jeffrey Treadwell of Dripping Springs; step-grandsons: Aaron Shaffer of Midland, Brandon Claussen of Lubbock, JayDe Fulkerson of Fort Worth; granddaughters: Stefani Ramirez of Coahoma, Taylor Burkholder of Midland, Rachel Neptune of Midland and Samantha Treadwell of Dripping Springs; great grand-daughters: BreAnna Wilson of Big Spring, Naughtia Rockwell of Coahoma, Aurora Ramirez of Coahoma, Kenedi Claussen of Lubbock and Kamble Claussen of Lubbock; great grandsons: Little Ror Ramirez of Coahoma, Rylin Neptune of Goldsboro, Ace Burkholder of Midland, Nathan Ramirez of Coahoma and Drew Claussen of Lubbock and his best friend Aaron Combs. Bert always said, "Everyone needs a friend like Aaron". Pallbearers will be Danny Wilson, Stefani Ramirez, Nathan Neptune, Trevor Sheppard, Jacob Neptune and Jeffrey Treadwell. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Veterans, 810 Vermont Ave, N.W., Washington, DC 20420; Midland County Sheriffs Mounted Patrol, 400 S. Main, Midland, TX 79702 or any other favorite charity. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at myersandsmith.com

Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Mar. 22, 2015.
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Hey Bro, there is not a day that I don't wake up missing you but I will see you again in Heaven. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I woke up the other morning thinking of you and I cry often. I love you Brother. You were always my idol. Remember the time Jabo dragged me under the rafters of the house in Georgia? I recall all the fun we had. I love you soo much.

April 17, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Brenda Weeks

March 24, 2015

We love you Bro and are waiting the reunion on the other side. Pete and Joyce

March 23, 2015

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Tommy & Barbara Richmond

March 22, 2015

May God help you to endure this time of pain and sorrow. Faith in Gods promises is an anchor in times of distress. Find comfort in his word.

P W

March 22, 2015

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