Posted on 11/02/2010 6:47:54 PM PDT by American72
Edited on 11/02/2010 8:22:55 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
James Edward Jack Sheffield, 66, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died November 1, 2010. He was a resident of Mont Belvieu, TX. Jack was born in Beaumont, TX July 6, 1944 to James and Louise Sheffield.
Following his fathers death in 1966, his mother married L.C. Horn, who became a surrogate father to him and his brother, and grandfather to his and his brothers children. He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1962 and Lamar University in 1968.
He started his banking career in 1969 at American National Bank in Beaumont. He moved to Houston in 1972 to work at First National Bank, where he stayed for 12 years. Jack continued to work at many banks over the years, but settled at Lone Star Bank in North Shore, which later became Sterling Bank. He was Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending there for 16 years.
He finished his almost 40-year career at Crosby State Bank. Over the years as he changed banks, his loyal customers would follow him. He was known as the kind and gentle banker, helping many small business owners realize their dreams. Jack had many interests, and was a proud member of the Marine Reserves, the Optimist Club, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and as an avid gun enthusiast, the National Rifle Association.
He was very proud of his Southern heritage and his fascination of genealogy led him to trace his family history back almost 400 years, finding ancestors from both the American Revolution and the Civil War. Jack was very passionate about his interests, one of which was the medical field. He trained to become an EMT when he was in his 40s.
Jack especially enjoyed lively discussions of history and politics. A staunch conservative and Tea Party supporter, he spent a lot of time posting on the political website freerepublic.com. He also enjoyed telling stories of his youth to family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather.
Survivors include his wife Linda Sheffield, daughter Michelle Pustejovsky and husband Clint and grandchildren Charles and Rebecca Pustejovsky; son Jason Sheffield and wife Summer and grandchildren Trever Turnbough and Bryce and Hayden Sheffield; brother Robert and wife Kathy, beloved nephews Robert and James Sheffield, and beloved niece Elizabeth Wenner; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held at San Jacinto Funeral Home 14659 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77015 on Wednesday, November 3, from 6-8 pm and the funeral will be at St. Timothys Episcopal Church, 13125 Indianapolis St, Houston, TX 77015, The Rev. James E. Hamilton officiating, on Thursday, November 4 at 10 am. Private interment for family members will be in Beaumont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box11454, Alexandria, VA. 22312.
Yo’...Bonnie Blue...we hear ya’!
FReep on...
God love and be with you and your family, and may He comfort you.
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He will be missed.
Prayers for your family
Continued prayers for comfort and remembrance.
I'll miss your dad, I always enjoyed his posts.
God Bless
I’m sorry to read about your dad’s passing. Your love for him comes through in the heart-felt words you wrote. May his soul rest in peace.
Condolences and prayers to your and your family.
BnBlFlag was a true patriot. He will be missed here.
Well then I'm sure Heaven's Chapter of FR will have a computer all setup for him.
Rest In Peace...bump
My condolences for your family’s loss, American72. Thank you for your comments about BnBlFlag’s love of FR, and LOL at the idea that he is looking for a computer right now. I love the image; I sure hope they have good WiFi!
May he rest in peace.
He was taken from you far too early, but perhaps heaven needs him for a special plan................
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. BnBlFlag was a very fine gentleman.
Dear Michelle .. thank you for posting this re: your dad
I am so sorry for your loss.. buried my mom on Monday so I share your pain although my mom had lived many more years
Wonderful that he had FR as his “hobby”.. it is unfortunate that the past few years political shenanigans was more of a stress giver than reliever.
Prayers for your family the next few days as you prepare to say good bye to your dear father..
A good man goes to his final resting place. He will be missed. Condolences to his wife and all his family.
I join in prayer with all those here lifting you and the loved ones up to God for His healing, peace and guidance as you deal with your father's homegoing.
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