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Tolbert D. "Jugg head" Sheppard obituary

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Tolbert Sheppard Obituary

Tolbert D. "Jugg head" Sheppard, 80, passed away 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at his home with family by his side.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 49 years Margie (Wathen) Sheppard; and two children, Stephanie Sheppard, Justin D. (Erin) Bales Sheppard; four grandchildren David Jeremy Massengill, Garrett Wayne Sheppard, Taylor Joseph Sheppard, Madison Nicole Sheppard; two sisters, Wanda Dean Snyder, Carmon Woodford; and several nieces & nephews.

Celebration of Life will be held at noon Sunday Sept. 7, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Grand Rivers.

Online condolences may be left at lindseyfuneral.com.

Lindsey Funeral Home is Honored to serve the Sheppard family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Paducah Sun on Sep. 4, 2025.

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7

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

Grand Rivers, KY

Funeral services provided by:

Lindsey Funeral Home

226 N 4th Street, Paducah, KY 42001

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