Michael Irvin "Mike" Shephard

Mr. Michael Irvin “Mike” Shephard, age 73, of Vidalia, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia following an extended illness.  He was a native of Glynn County, growing up in Brunswick and was a 1969 graduate of Glynn Academy.  He was a Marine veteran of Vietnam.  He was a truck driver and worked with Best Line, Jerry Lynn Trucking, and Herndon Farms.  He was a member of Cornerstone Church in Kibbee, and he enjoyed people and talking.  His wife, Eunice “Anny” Ray Shephard; two sisters, Ginny Shephard Stevenson and Myra Shephard; and one brother, Weston Shephard, precede Mike in death.

He is survived by Jennifer McDonald and Matt of Glenwood, Wayne Shephard of Reidsville, Shane Griffin and wife Eva of Oregon, and Kable Griffin and wife Teresa of Vermont; one sister, Sheri Rhoby and husband Allen of North Carolina; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. 

A memorial service will be Saturday morning, May 10th, 2025, at 11:00 at Cornerstone Baptist Church with Pastor Gaynor Ridgdill officiating.  Military Honors will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, 3429 Hwy 29, Vidalia, GA 30474.

Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.  

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