Leon Shepherd

Leon Shepherd obituary

Leon Shepherd

Leon Shepherd Obituary

Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 22, 2013.
MR. LEON SHEPHERD, JR. passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013. There will be a viewing from 9:00 am to 10:00am at Wesley A.M.E. Church 2209 Dowling St. 77004 on Saturday, February 23 2013. The funeral services will begin at 10:00am following the viewing. Pastor Leo Griffin, officiating. The interment will follow at Houston Memorial Gardens.

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February 25, 2013

William Berry posted to the memorial.

February 24, 2013

Carolyn Freeman posted to the memorial.

February 24, 2013

Linda Wagner posted to the memorial.

William Berry

February 25, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Carolyn Freeman

February 24, 2013

To the family, I send my love to each of you during your time of sorrow. God bless and keep each of you in his arms. Leon was a wonderful person to know. God bless each of you.

Linda Wagner

February 24, 2013

My thoughts & prayers are with your family during this difficult time. We worked together @ HISD for many years and always had a smile on his face no matter what was happening. He will be missed.

February 23, 2013

My condolences to the bereaved family of Mr. Leon Shepherd. May the GOD of all comfort provide you with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss. Also there will be a end to all causes of death and the grief that follows.

Edwina Ladson Putney

February 23, 2013

To Jerry and the Shepherd family,
There are no words which can truly ease your sorrow at this time. But please know that you have my deepest sympathy and prayers.

The Moore's

February 22, 2013

My grief is with you as you go through this time of sorrow. I am feeling your pain right now. If there is anything you need please feel free to call me!

The Moore's

Lionell and Arva Neal Howard and Family

February 22, 2013

Dear Jerry and the Shepherd Family,

It is so hard to find the right words to convey our deepest sympathy. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, our strength and our Comforter, be with you and bring you His peace. Our prayers are that our Heavenly Father will graciously sustain you with His abiding love and precious memories of Leon.

Yvette Davis - HISD

February 22, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Leon was a great co-worker. He will be missed by many. I will cherish the great memories of him.

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February 25, 2013

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