Michael Shane Shepherd, age 68, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on July 29, 1954, the son of Judah Shepherd and Rozena Rick (Marcum).

He worked at RSR – Cometco Inc. for over 20 years working as a machine operator. He enjoyed all forms of racing and cars; even working at Speedway in Indianapolis after retirement. His favorite past time was restoring old cars and bringing new life to old vehicles.

He is survived by his siblings; Dena Black (Glenn Harris) of Worthington, Dedi Turner (John Bryan) of Kentucky, Cindy Shepherd (Jeff Cunnigan) Indianapolis, Steven Shepherd (Melissa) of Indianapolis; children, Michele Houpt (Kennedy) of Indianapolis, Michael Shane Shepherd; special companion, Lisa Brown; grandchildren, Joe Houpt and Jake Houpt, and extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Rusty Shepherd.

Funeral service will be held at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022. Burial will follow at Prairie Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Welch & Cornett Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be sent to www.welchcornett.com