Brandon Shepherd

Brandon Shepherd, 23, of Battle Creek, died on Friday, November 1, 2013, at his home following a long battle with Muscular DystrophyBrandon was born on April 22, 1990 in Marshall to Michael Shepherd and Tina Neal. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 2009.Brandon was a member of First Congregational Church in Battle Creek, and Battle Creek Pride. He enjoyed being outdoors, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.He is survived by his mother and step father Tina Shepherd and Luis Smetheram of Battle Creek, father and stepmother Michael and Sue Shepherd of Albion, sister Samantha Smetheram of Battle Creek, step sisters Maxie and Samantha Ward and step brother John Ward, Partner Michael Zilla of Battle Creek. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother Edith David, paternal grandmother Marcia Shepherd, cousin Steven Dowding, numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Phillip Neal, paternal grandfather James Shepherd, aunts Angela Shepherd and Tammy Dowding.Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, from 4-7pm with family present to greet friends at that time. Funeral services celebrating his life will take place at 11am on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home with Reverend Tom Ryberg officiating. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions are being requested to the family or to First Congregational Church. Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Funeral Home.