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1928
DIED
2008
Melvis Shepherd Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gateway Church, 7501 Davis Blvd., North Richland Hills. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Melvis was born March 9, 1928, to George B. and Avie Irene Shepherd. He owned sewing machine retail and repair stores for 55 years in various cities in Texas and Oklahoma and for the last 28 years he owned Weatherford Sewing Center in Weatherford.
Survivors: Wife, Maggi; son, Michael and wife, Christy; daughters, Debbie McNeil and husband, Coy, and Donna Austin and husband, Tim; stepsons, Craig Pope and wife, Rhea Ann, Curtis Pope, Brent Bellamy and wife, Mandy, and Shawn Bellamy; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Billie Morrison; and two nephews.
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Jeffrey Guinn
October 27, 2008
This world will be noticably short on laughter and smiles without gift of humor so effectively delivered by Mel Shepherd. His Southern gentleman's style and rich character is the stuff legends are born of and lives are transformed by. Heaven must be in need of a new story teller for the Father to take you home, but Mel, you will be deeply missed.
Rhonda & Steve O'Brien
October 27, 2008
Maggie & Family,
I smile when I think of Mel. He always made me laugh out loud. Heaven's just a little richer having Mel around, but we will miss him dearly. Until we see him again, find comfort in the joy he brought to others and the many fond memories you carry with you everyday.
Mickey Teems
October 26, 2008
Our condolences to the Shepard family on the loss of Mel from the Diamond Hill Ex-St Association.
Mickey Teems, Treasurer
Carolyn Campbell
October 26, 2008
Donna and family. So sorry to hear about your lose. The wonderful knowledge that you have that you will see him again. We know he is dancing around the throne this fine day. He was a fine man and I know he will be missed. May the Lord comfort your hearts as you go through this time in you life.
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Amy Reale
October 25, 2008
We love you, Granddad Mel. We are going to miss you. Love, Aaron, Amy, Abigaile, Austin, Andrew, Anna and Adrien
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