The Normangee Star Vol. XXIV No. 37 July 16, 1936
George A. Shepherd
G. A. Shepherd died at his home in the Evans Chapel community last Friday. He had been troubled with a serious heart affection for quite a time, but it was not thought to be dangerous. Friday morning he went out to the field to start the men to work. A little later he sat down in the shade, and seemed to be suffering. One of the darkies came up to ask him if he was in pain, and if he could do anything for him. He noticed an unusual look on Mr. Shepherd's face and ran to get help. A minute or so later when he returned he was dead.
He was buried Saturday afternoon in the Evans Chapel Cemetery, Rev. J. B. Davis of Centerville and Rev. H. M. Lewis of Jewett conducting the services. The funeral arrangements was in the charge of Hollis Undertaking Co. of Madisonville. A large crowd gathered to pay the last tribute to one of the best men of the country.
George Albert Shepherd born February 27, 1869, in Clark County, Miss. He came to Texas with his parents in the spring of 1875, settling on a farm in Leon County, which continued to be his home until his marriage. In April 1896, he was married to Miss Ida Seale, and together they lived on his farm in the Evans Chapel Community the rest of his life, except for a time that they lived in Leona.
There are four children, two boys, Roger Shepherd of Leona and Joe Shepherd, of Houston. Two girls, Mrs. Ruby Thompson of Leona and Mrs. Gladys Hoke of Houston.
Mr. Shepherd was a member of Methodist church, and was an active member most of his life. for eleven years he was superintendent of the Sunday school. He was well known over the country, and was respected by all who knew him.
He was a brother of Judge M. A. Shepherd of this place. One other brother survives, A. Shepherd of San Antonio. Three sisters also survive; Mrs. May Simons and Mrs. Gertie Keeling of Leona and Mrs. Lorena Lamb of Rocky Ridge.
George A. Shepherd
G. A. Shepherd died at his home in the Evans Chapel community last Friday. He had been troubled with a serious heart affection for quite a time, but it was not thought to be dangerous. Friday morning he went out to the field to start the men to work. A little later he sat down in the shade, and seemed to be suffering. One of the darkies came up to ask him if he was in pain, and if he could do anything for him. He noticed an unusual look on Mr. Shepherd's face and ran to get help. A minute or so later when he returned he was dead.
He was buried Saturday afternoon in the Evans Chapel Cemetery, Rev. J. B. Davis of Centerville and Rev. H. M. Lewis of Jewett conducting the services. The funeral arrangements was in the charge of Hollis Undertaking Co. of Madisonville. A large crowd gathered to pay the last tribute to one of the best men of the country.
George Albert Shepherd born February 27, 1869, in Clark County, Miss. He came to Texas with his parents in the spring of 1875, settling on a farm in Leon County, which continued to be his home until his marriage. In April 1896, he was married to Miss Ida Seale, and together they lived on his farm in the Evans Chapel Community the rest of his life, except for a time that they lived in Leona.
There are four children, two boys, Roger Shepherd of Leona and Joe Shepherd, of Houston. Two girls, Mrs. Ruby Thompson of Leona and Mrs. Gladys Hoke of Houston.
Mr. Shepherd was a member of Methodist church, and was an active member most of his life. for eleven years he was superintendent of the Sunday school. He was well known over the country, and was respected by all who knew him.
He was a brother of Judge M. A. Shepherd of this place. One other brother survives, A. Shepherd of San Antonio. Three sisters also survive; Mrs. May Simons and Mrs. Gertie Keeling of Leona and Mrs. Lorena Lamb of Rocky Ridge.
The Normangee Star Vol. XXIV No. 37 July 16, 1936
George A. Shepherd
G. A. Shepherd died at his home in the Evans Chapel community last Friday. He had been troubled with a serious heart affection for quite a time, but it was not thought to be dangerous. Friday morning he went out to the field to start the men to work. A little later he sat down in the shade, and seemed to be suffering. One of the darkies came up to ask him if he was in pain, and if he could do anything for him. He noticed an unusual look on Mr. Shepherd's face and ran to get help. A minute or so later when he returned he was dead.
He was buried Saturday afternoon in the Evans Chapel Cemetery, Rev. J. B. Davis of Centerville and Rev. H. M. Lewis of Jewett conducting the services. The funeral arrangements was in the charge of Hollis Undertaking Co. of Madisonville. A large crowd gathered to pay the last tribute to one of the best men of the country.
George Albert Shepherd born February 27, 1869, in Clark County, Miss. He came to Texas with his parents in the spring of 1875, settling on a farm in Leon County, which continued to be his home until his marriage. In April 1896, he was married to Miss Ida Seale, and together they lived on his farm in the Evans Chapel Community the rest of his life, except for a time that they lived in Leona.
There are four children, two boys, Roger Shepherd of Leona and Joe Shepherd, of Houston. Two girls, Mrs. Ruby Thompson of Leona and Mrs. Gladys Hoke of Houston.
Mr. Shepherd was a member of Methodist church, and was an active member most of his life. for eleven years he was superintendent of the Sunday school. He was well known over the country, and was respected by all who knew him.
He was a brother of Judge M. A. Shepherd of this place. One other brother survives, A. Shepherd of San Antonio. Three sisters also survive; Mrs. May Simons and Mrs. Gertie Keeling of Leona and Mrs. Lorena Lamb of Rocky Ridge.
George A. Shepherd
G. A. Shepherd died at his home in the Evans Chapel community last Friday. He had been troubled with a serious heart affection for quite a time, but it was not thought to be dangerous. Friday morning he went out to the field to start the men to work. A little later he sat down in the shade, and seemed to be suffering. One of the darkies came up to ask him if he was in pain, and if he could do anything for him. He noticed an unusual look on Mr. Shepherd's face and ran to get help. A minute or so later when he returned he was dead.
He was buried Saturday afternoon in the Evans Chapel Cemetery, Rev. J. B. Davis of Centerville and Rev. H. M. Lewis of Jewett conducting the services. The funeral arrangements was in the charge of Hollis Undertaking Co. of Madisonville. A large crowd gathered to pay the last tribute to one of the best men of the country.
George Albert Shepherd born February 27, 1869, in Clark County, Miss. He came to Texas with his parents in the spring of 1875, settling on a farm in Leon County, which continued to be his home until his marriage. In April 1896, he was married to Miss Ida Seale, and together they lived on his farm in the Evans Chapel Community the rest of his life, except for a time that they lived in Leona.
There are four children, two boys, Roger Shepherd of Leona and Joe Shepherd, of Houston. Two girls, Mrs. Ruby Thompson of Leona and Mrs. Gladys Hoke of Houston.
Mr. Shepherd was a member of Methodist church, and was an active member most of his life. for eleven years he was superintendent of the Sunday school. He was well known over the country, and was respected by all who knew him.
He was a brother of Judge M. A. Shepherd of this place. One other brother survives, A. Shepherd of San Antonio. Three sisters also survive; Mrs. May Simons and Mrs. Gertie Keeling of Leona and Mrs. Lorena Lamb of Rocky Ridge.
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