Larry Gene Shepard age 76, of Appleton City MO, passed away Dec. 26, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Nov. 3, 1949, in Clinton Missouri to Elmore and Abby (McIntire) Shepard.
He grew up on a farm in Johnson City, MO, where he learned about the life of farming and gardening at a young age. He graduated from Appleton City High School in 1967. After high school, he and lifelong friend Les, began working as farmhands. They also enjoyed helping at the local rodeos.
Larry married and had 2 children, Tina and Michael, then was later divorced and married Wanda Norby on Dec. 24, 1990.
Larry enjoyed fishing, and finding treasures at auctions. Every day he enjoyed having his morning coffee with neighbors. Through his lifetime, his interest grew in flea marketing, and he had his own booths which he enjoyed setting up almost every weekend in the summertime.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, wife Wanda, sister-in-law Connie Shepard, and great-grandson Owen Davis. Survivors include his brother Lonnie Shepard; Aunt Elsie Fay Patterson; his children, Tina Mitchel (Sam Hood) and Michael Shepard; grandchildren, Tony Davis, Nickolas Mitchel, and Sara Green (Brian); great-grandchildren, Ian Davis, Brilyn Green, Ellie Green; many nieces, nephews, and a lifelong friend Les Parsons.
Memorial Services were held at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 29, 2025 preceded by visitation beginning at 5 p.m. Memorial donations are to Family Love Fund c/o Michael Shepard and may be left at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO (660-476-2135).
