Arden Leroy Shepherd

Arden Leroy "Buck" Shepherd, 82, of Bannister, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Carson City Hospital, MI.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arden was born in Middleton, Michigan on May 22, 1934, the son of William  and Grace (Lair) Shepherd.
Buck enjoyed woodworking and made toy John Deere tractors out of wood. Buck spent the majority of his life in Michigan and he spent more than 20 years of his life in Florida managing an orange grove. He loved spending time with his dogs Peanut and Bella.
He is survived by his sister Edna and Ed Evans of Bannister, MI and he is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Viola, second wife Gloria, and siblings; Clarence, Erma, Dean, and Beulah.
Memorials may be made to  A Charity of the Donor's Choice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.