Ryan Lee Shepard, age 56, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. Preceded in death by father: Edward Tyrone Shepard, Brothers: Glenn (Curtis) Houston, Miquel (Mike) Houston and grandparents, special cousin: Jeff Price

Survived by:

Loving Mother: Betty Shepard

Loving Sisters: Kimberly (Tina) Houston, Ingrid (Lynn) Cothron, Millette (Shepard) Smart and husband Archie

Loving Brothers: Edward (Steven) Houston, Andre Houston

Special Brother-in-Law: Euskine Hicks

Host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many Friends

Family will receive friends 1-2 PM Wednesday, November 3 at Cross-Smith Funeral Home, service to follow at 2 PM, brother-in-law Rev. Archie Smart officiating. Interment to follow funeral service at Campbell Memorial Gardens.

Family has requested mask to be worn.

Special thanks to Helen Ross McNabb and Ridgeview for all their assistance and loving care.

Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home