Glenn Earl Sheppard, 66, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas.
Glenn was born September 10, 1948 in Port Arthur, Texas to William Emmett Sheppard, Sr. and Dorothy Domingue Sheppard. He was a lifelong area resident and longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Glenn retired from Chevron-Phillips as a process operator after 42 years of service. He was also a member of OCAW Local 4-23, PACE, USW for 42 years and Local SOAR Retiree Chapter 423.
Glenn’s greatest joy was spending time with his kids and grandkids. He loved to fish, cook, and play golf.
He was preceded in death by his father, William E. Sheppard, Sr.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Paula Daigle Sheppard of Groves; his mother, Dorothy Sheppard of Groves; daughters, Joy Nation and husband Michael of Groves, Jaime Young and husband Jeremy of Groves; sons, Jason Sheppard and wife Reagan of Groves, Josh Sheppard and wife Kerri of Port Neches; sister, Marilyn Hebert and husband Charles of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, Emmett Sheppard, Jr. and wife Kathy of Austin; and ten grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves with Reverend Sinclair Oubre officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to the American Cancer Society or Groves Beautification Committee.