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 father’s 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 brother’s 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. Timothy’s 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.
So sorry for the loss, God Bless.
Bless your heart, and I'm sure your daddy will keep on watching out for you.
Requiescat in pace.
American72....I always enjoyed your Dad’s comments here on Free Republic...he was a true son of the South...we need more like him....with deepest sympathies,
Stonewalls
May the Lord ease your pain and help your family get through this trial, a trial we will all go through at one time or the other.
My heart goes out to you.
May the dear soul of Jack Sheffield rest in peace.
It is wonderful to read what a great American and fine human being he was.
While I didn’t know your father, I wish to express my sincere condolences on your loss. May God bless you and comfort you in your loss.
My condolences to you on your loss.
Your Father was a true patriot, a Southron, and a proud Texan. He will be sorely missed by all Texas sons of the South! May his memory be ETERNAL!
Prayers up from PA...G-d Bless!
R.I.P. BnBlFlag and prayers for the Sheffield family.
Prayers, to you and your family.
My deepest condolences for your [and FR’s] loss.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May you experience God’s peace and comfort today, tomorrow, and in the years to come.
He was a great American. Prayers for your family on your loss.
Thank you for posting this video again. I enjoyed watching it and thinking about Dad. Oh how he loved the Bonnie Blue Flag!!
I’m sorry that you lost your Dad at such a young age, Michelle, but glad he was one of us and glad he was the kind of man you and your family can be proud of.
May God comfort you. Semper Fi.
He was a true Southern Gentleman, and more I cannot say.
But it bears repeating. What a great song! My daughter used to play it as part of a fiddle medley that she did, and a lot of times a bunch of folks in the audience would start singing right along.
Belated condolences. R.I.P. Jack. Thanks for posting. Thanksgiving blessings to you and your family and dad’s extended family and friends.
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