Rest in peace BnBlFlag.
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.
Stainless, thanks for the ping.
American 72, my condolences. It’s a big loss. My prayers for your family!
Well done, freeper!!! We’ll miss you
Say Hi to God my Friend. I know God already hears the words of my heart.
On this, a great night in conservative Christian American politics, I wish to take this moment to thank you for the many years you spent helping to inform, and enlighten those around you.
BnBlFlag, was a Freeper, and thus deserves the respect of every Freeper who spends any amount of time posting and commenting.
May the Lord bless his family who must now go on without him. It is heartening to know that his children were by his side in the last moments in the world.
I readily admit that I have been estranged from my children for many years now. It is my fault for not being the man I should have been many years ago. It is what it is though. I know the Lord has forgiven me, I just pray that one day my children will forgive me enough to be by my side as BnBlFlag’s children were when his time to say goodbye came.
God bless the man BnBlFlag was, God bless America, and God bless Jim Robinson for giving men like me and BnBlFlag a place to vent and make FRiends.
Prayers up.
God bless.
Rest in peace BnBlFlag.
Rest In Peace, BnBlFlag, and our prayers are with your loved ones tonight.
I'll miss seeing him here.
My prayers for you and your family.
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Rest in peace, Marine.
Your father joins the Marine Patriot Honor Guard at the gates of heaven.
Godspeed, BnBlFlag.
Semper Fi!
Oh how beautiful.He was young.Thanks for the ping American72 ((((Hugs)))))
Prayers for you and your family.
We’ll miss him.
Tet.
I live in Longview, and I'm SCV also. I'd have been honored to serve in that Honor Guard for your father.
I am lost for words. Had no idea he was a Freeper. He approved my first car loan. I called the bank and he told me to stop by and show him “this fancy car” I want to buy. I pulled up in the used Toyota Camry and he smiled and said fill out this application... your approved.
My father in law still talks about that day of my first approval (my F-I-L gave me tips how to ask a bank for a loan). Jack was truly a personal banker and cared about his clients. After Lone Star sold to Sterling Bank, I lost touch. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
God Bless you and your family and that he brings peace to all. Holding you firmly in his bosom and soothing your pain as only the Heavenly Father can do.
Rest in Peace Good Man.
Wow! He was a true patriot! Wish I could have known such a wonderful man.
Prayers for you and the family.
Michelle- Sending my prayers and condolences to you and your family. My Dad passed away on Nov. 1st last year. Maybe Jack and Tony are sitting up in Heaven watching us Freep through this election cycle. My Dad was a staunch conservative too.
RIP. Condolences to you and your family.
This is sad news. Your loss is a loss for all. You have my most heartfelt condolences.
Prayers for your loss and the world needs more such who so respect their nation and their American heritage. Such men are every bit worthy to take their place with the patriots who have gone on before.
May God give you peace and comfort. Please know that your dad is now in a better place.
God bless you and the surviving family.
Hear Hear given his nick on FR
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