Obituary of Rusty Shepherd

Rusty Shepherd February 22, 1955 - May 20, 2011 Alvin Russell “Rusty” Shepherd, Jr., 56, of La Porte passed away Friday May 20, 2011. He was born February 22, 1955 in Pasadena, Texas to Marguerite and Alvin Russell Shepherd, Sr. He was a La Porte High School graduate in 1973 and later attended San Jacinto College and the University of Houston. Rusty was a member of First United Methodist Church, La Porte Police Officers Association, and La Porte Rotary Club. He was named Rotarian of the year in 2010. He was an accomplished musician playing the piano and organ in most all area churches. He is survived by cousins Marjorie Shepherd Nelson and Dick, O.R. Arnold, Jr., and other cousins Dale and Bill Summers, Richard and Tricia Nelson, and Evelyn and Wyeth Weideman. A memorial service will be held Wednesday May 25, 2011 at 2PM at First United Methodist Church in La Porte. There will be a private family graveside. In lieu of usual remembrances donations may be made to the Salvation Army, Neighborhood Centers of La Porte, and the La Porte Rotary Club.