Sheppard James Calhoun

Sheppard James Calhoun, the son of Micah and Morgan Calhoun, passed away in their home on February 4th, 2026. Sheppard was born on October 13th, 2025, and after a 53-day NICU stay, between Sacred Heart Pensacola and Nemour's Children's Hospital in Orlando, Sheppard was able to come home on December 5th, 2025. Sheppard was the first-born son of Micah and Morgan Calhoun and was loved by so many.

Sheppard's story is one of resilience, fervent prayer, and steadfast friendships. Those who knew Sheppard were able to see the obvious fingerprint of God's faithfulness towards His people. Though short, Sheppard's life prompted much prayer and fruitfulness from the body of Christians that surrounded the Calhouns during his time on earth. Sheppard James truly lived up to his namesake without ever saying a word, by reminding those around him of the importance of prayer and diligent Christian devotion, as well as how we ought to "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness" [James 1:2-3 ESV]

May Sheppard's life and legacy perennially remind those within the body of Christ of God's steadfast love and merciful goodness towards us.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 13th at Hillcrest Baptist Church followed by an 11a.m. funeral service; Pastor Brian Calhoun will be officiating. Graveside service to follow at Ray's Chapel Baptist Church. Honorary pall bearers are to be: Taylor Brown, Austin Collier, Peter Kreuser, Gill Phillips, Tucker Hubbell, Ben Nelson and Brandon White. Flowers may be sent to Hillcrest Baptist Church at 800 E Nine Mile Road; in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Ronald McDonald House Pensacola, FL in Sheppard's name.