Robert ‘Frog’ Shoulders

LORMAN, MS: Funeral services for Robert Lee ‘Frog” Shoulders, 60,  who died Wednesday,  June 26, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS, will be held at 1p.m., Saturday, July 6,  at First Baptist Church in Hermanville, MS with Rev. Johnny Hughes officiating.   Burial will be in the Forrest Grove Cemetery with Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. of Port Gibson in charge of the arrangements.  Visitation will be Friday, from 1p.m. until 5p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home Chapel and Saturday, from noon until service time at the church.

Robert Lee Shoulders  was born August 7, 1963, to the late Fannie Mae Shorter Shoulders and stepfather, Chatman Shoulders. Robert was the twelfth of thirteen children. Robert accepted Christ at an early age, uniting with Mt. Olive Baptist Church and later united with Love, Charity, and Hope located in Jackson, Mississippi under the leadership of Pastor McRay Johnson. He was preceded in death by his father, John Griffin, four sisters- Janie Epps, Annie Mae Walker, Fannie Lee Shoulders, and Lillie Obie, two brothers- Jim Shoulders and John S. Davis Sr.

Robert was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend who cherished his loved ones unconditionally. In 2011, he married the love of his life, Gladys Jones, and they shared 30 wonderful years together, 14 of them as husband and wife. For over 20 years, Robert worked hard at a utility construction company, honing his skills and providing for his family. In his free time, Robert loved to express his creativity by decorating his cars and homes. He was known for his outgoing personality and willingness to lend a helping hand, whether it was recommending the best restaurant or assisting someone in finding a new home. Robert's life was guided by his deep faith, and his favorite scripture was Psalm 91:1-2, which spoke to his trust in the Lord. Outdoorsy and family-oriented, Robert radiated warmth, compassion, and an easy-going spirit that endeared him to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy of unwavering love and support will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Robert is survived by his loving wife- Gladys Shoulders, Three Sisters: Elizabeth Shoulders, Elsie (Jerry) King, and Mary Shoulders, Five Brothers: Chatman Shoulders, George (Mary) Shoulders, TJ Shoulders, Randy Shoulders, and Ronald (Gloria) Shoulders, Three Step-Daughters: Renita Johnson, Shentel McGee and Shanlyn King, Three Step Grad-Children: Jade Johnson, Jessica Johnson, Robert Green, and Jacari Johnson,  Three God-children: Charles Michael Shoulders, Qulwayna Turner and Malik Holliday,  a special nephew/brother, Frank Epps, Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

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