Ricky Lynn Sheppard, 65, of Lebanon passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, in his home. He was born Feb. 26, 1958, in Bonne Terre, to Jimmy Dale Sheppard and Vivian Eileen Davis Sheppard Devine.
He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; his sisters, Beth Nielsen of Salem; Tracy Banta of Steelville, and Pam Ellege of Park Hills; his son, Ricky Young and his wife, Trisha; a step-son, Jeff Piercy and his significant other, Pam Juarez; his grandchildren, Malachi Young, Kaylee Roland, Dominic Manzella of Springfield, Missouri, Trenton, Breana and Jayden Piercy of Lebanon, and Cheyanna Lofton of Saint Robert; two great-grandchildren, Kaden Piercy and Paxton Lofton; and several nieces and nephews; and his aunt Lorene Pankey of Potosi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and step-mother, Marcella Sheppard; his mother, Vivian Divine; a brother, Scott Sheppard; his grandparents, Golda Davis and Orville and Daphne Sheppard and a son, Joshua Sheppard.
Ricky served faithfully in the United States Army for ten years. He then drove a truck for twenty-two years before retiring due to health problems. He most recently drove a cab for Route 66 Transportation, which he truly enjoyed.
He made his profession in God many years ago.
On July 24, 2010, Ricky married his true love and best friend, Betty Gaylord. Together they shared many happy times as well as tears as they stood by one another.
Ricky loved spending time with his family. He liked being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was so proud of them and they made his heart happy when he was with them.
Ricky was a great husband, a terrific dad, a fantastic grandfather and a loyal and faithful friend. While our hearts hurt, we are grateful to have known someone that touched our lives the way Ricky did.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon.
For more information or to visit the website go to www.holmanhowe.com.
