MARIANNA, Fla. — Millard Edward “Mickey” Shy III died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at his home. He was 60.

Mr. Shy was born on Jan. 16, 1950, in Vicksburg and had moved to Jackson County in 2007. He was an electrician and plumber with International Paper Company for 26 years.

He was preceded in death by his father Millard Edward Shy Jr.; and a stepson, Emmett Keith Myers.

Survivors include his wife, Genelle Ross Shy of Marianna; his mother, Asenath Shy of Vicksburg; a son, Steven C. Shy and wife Holly of Vicksburg; a stepson, Richard Blayne Myers of Marianna; a daughter, Mica Beth Bennett and husband Randy of Vicksburg; a brother, Danny M. Shy and wife Pam of Vicksburg; a sister Anita Boswell and husband Dan of Vicksburg; and five grandchildren, Colt, Leland, Olivia, Emily and Lylanna.

The family requests in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Covenant Hospice, 4440 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446.

Services will be announced at a later date with Peavy Funeral Home of Blountstown, FL in charge.