Sam Shepley

Sam Shepley, 79, passed away August 2, 2024, at The Hospice House of Olathe surrounded by family, after battling medical issues. He was born May 1, 1945. Son of Otto and Ernestine Shepley.

Sam had been a long-time resident of Lawrence, KS. In 1983 Sam was transferred from the Wal-Mart store in Ottawa KS to Lawrence KS to manage and open the new Wal-Mart. After 19 years of service with Wal-Mart, Sam decided to start a new career in the insurance business. Sam became a Farmers agent in 1990 and quickly opened his own agency in 1992.

He enjoyed golfing in his earlier years, riding his Harley and taking as many vacations with Pat and their dog ‘ Baby’ as they could.

Sam is survived by his longtime girlfriend Pat Brewer, sons Troy Dockery of Lawrence KS, Ben (Lindsey) Shepley of Lawrence KS, his grandchildren Trey and Taylor Dockery, Zach, Brookelynn, and Charlee Shepley.

Please join us to celebrate the life of Sam Shepley at

The Jayhawk Welcome Center

1266 Oread Ave.

Lawrence KS 66045

From 2:00pm – 5:00pm on August 24th 2024