Larry Shepherd

Larry Shepherd, of Foxworth, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the age of 67. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Columbus and Doris Shepherd, raised in Louisiana and has been a resident of Foxworth for the past 30 years. He as an auto mechanic and worked for Precision Auto Care in Tylertown for many years. Larry never met a stranger, enjoyed talking and visiting with people and will be remembered for his “gift of gab.”

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Brenda Pearson; two brothers, Allen Shepherd and Kenneth Shepherd. Larry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Karen Shepherd; three daughters, Kerrie Beach (Billy Beach), April Shepherd (Bryan Moore), Laura Shepherd (Dale Bruce); two sons, Allen Shepherd and Patrick Shepherd (Natasha Martinez); five sisters, Sharon Shepherd, Rita Beasley, Kathy Shepherd, Janice Stivers, and Sandra Bracey; 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, extended family and friends.

There will be a visitation for Larry at Colonial Funeral Home on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2:00pm. Larry will be laid to rest in Champagne Cemetery in Tylertown.