Death date: May 20, 2011
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. Read Obituary
Rusty has been a visible part of the La Porte community for many years. I mostly remember him as the organist for the Community Church and a dispatcher for the police department. I am sorry to hear of his passing. God Bless!
I'm really sorry to hear about Rusty's passing and the pain he must have been feeling. . .
Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever.
With deepest sympathy,
Becky Ellis Stracener
Our condolences to Rusty's family and friends. An icon in La Porte and the Galveston Bay Area has passed. He leaves us with a lesson in how life could be lived unselfessly, lifting spirits of those who need a little boost up and always an ear when to listen is all that is needed.
10-7 dear Rusty.
Rusty brought joy to the hearts of everyone who knew him; his wonderful smile, his joyous laugh, his enthusiastic wave, the excitement in his voice when telling a story & his wonderful musical talent. He was a shining star over La Porte who knew everyone & everyone knew & loved him. He will be missed dearly.
MY HUSBAND JEFF PLEMONS WORKED WITH RUSTY AT THE PD. HE ALWAYS HAD NICE THINGS TO SAY ABOUT RUSTY. SO SORRY HE LEFT THIS WORLD BEFORE HIS TIME.
A warm amber flame that helped and enriched so many lives in Southeast Texas has gone, never to spark again. I will miss waving at that grey VW as he ran the roads visiting his multitudes of extended families. We will miss you.
P.S. The song at Rotary this week was pretty tough without you.
God needed another gentle soul and called Rusty to heaven. Sunbeams will warm our hearts as though they were Rusty's sweet smiles. My condolences to his family.
Rest in peace Rusty you were a wonderful person.
Another of LPPD's "finest" will be missed.
We never knew your heartache. You hid it behind a smile and warm, loyal friendship. Although after retiring,we haven't seen Rusty in years. He will be missed. We pray God's comfort for friends and family. Luke 1:78-79
