Billy Ross Shepard passed away peacefully in the arms of his father while holding his mothers hand and with family surrounding on April 21, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born March 4, 2015 in Topeka Kansas. In his 49 days here on Earth he touched the lives of many family, friends, and strangers. Weighing 1lb 7oz at birth he was always active. He opened his eyes on March 22, 2015. He got to experience holding hands and being held by his mother and father. He is loved by all and will be missed.
Preceeded in death by great grandpa Richard Ross, great grandma Joan Ross, great grandpa Daniel Shepard, great grandpa Bill Herring, great grandpa Leland Huxford.
Survived by mother and father Jo Ann and Phillip Shepard, brother Leland Shepard, grandma Danielle Story, grandma and grandpa Theodore and Lynn Story, grandma and grandpa Thomas and Cathy Shepard, great grandma and grandpa Theodore and Eileen Story, great grandma Jane Huxford, great grandma Rita Shepard, great grandma Clarel Herring, Aunt and Uncle Kate and Josh Shepard, aunt and uncle Tim and Storm Shepard, uncle Jeremy Shepard, aunt and uncle Rachel and Theodore Story, and 6 cousins.
Celebration of Life services will be at 11 am Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Auburn Presbyterian Church.
A memorial website has been made mightybilly.com in honor of our son "Mighty" Billy Ross Shepard
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