WAYNE SHEPHERD SHEPHERD

Profile Updated: January 30, 2015
Class Year: 1966
Residing In: Nacogdoches, TX USA
Spouse/Partner: Lynn Rigmaiden, (Shepherd)
Occupation: Quality Control, and Inspection, and Engineering!
Children: Alisha Deanne Shepherd, (Smith) Born 1971, and her two children Hannah Nichole, and Brianna; Stephen More…Wayne Shepherd Born 1975, and his children Ashley, Teagan, and Thacher; William Carrington Shepherd Born 1983.
Yes! Attending Reunion
What elementary school(s)did you attend?

Barry Road Elementary, Barrick Elementary on Canino Rd.,

What Jr High (s) did you attend?

Fonville Jr. High

What street(s) did you grow up on?

Cardiff St. off Little York Rd. After that family moved to Mohawk St. off US-59, and north of Little York Rd. Then family moved to Eukia California in the Mountians on a Egg Ranch North East of San Fransisco , then after about a year we moved back to Texas and God's Country to Live at 3032 Sagebrush Drive north of Little York Rd. close to last Texas address.

Do you or your family still live or own your house that you grew up in?

the last home my Mother, she is 98yrs old, still does.

Do you see or hang out with any class mates? Who?

Its been since 1975 since I lived in Houston. I haven't seen but a few people we worked with in Houston but a few times. I miss a lot of people there, and old friends. Went to my wife's reunion 45th.

What would we be surprised to know about you?

After Graduation, worked for Texas Department of Transportation in Construction and Engineering! I surveyed the orignal aliment for the relocation of FM-1960, Moved to Nacogdoches, Texas; the oldest registered township in Texas, with Txdot, till retirement after 34yrs. Worked after 2yrs, in the private sector as Quality Control, Building a New Lakesite, and Dam in Nacogdoches Co., Texas! Now Returned to Work with the State of Texas, and thinking of when I will finaly retire for real! Guess when I finally wear out! Update: "Finally Retired" after 43yrs of working and 40 yrs with Txdot. Enjoying it, and my 5 Grandchildren, and building fence, LoL! Retired Yea Right!

Where was your favorite HS hangout?

Bailey's Drive-in, and Princes Drive-in's all locations, and at the sock-hops in the school cafeteria!

List your siblings and year.

Carolyn Shepherd (Palmer), Grad. 1960; Vonalda Shepherd (Bell), Grad. 1961; Irace D. Shepherd, Grad. 1963

School Story:

I remember the school dance, (sock hop) we had and Brinda Lee and her group provided the music for it all! Man those were times!

What did you want to do or think you were going to do when you finished high school?

Man I did not have a clue, back then we just knew we wanted a job, was lucky to land a job with the State of Texas, and didn't realize that it would be my full career. It became my life and my passion. I have worked so many places in the State of Texas. I would have never knew.

What and where was your 1st job? Do you remember how much you were paid?

State of Texas, Engineering offices on 205 North Greenwood, off ?Navigation Blvd. I was earning $305.00 a month, Ha, Ha, thought I was rich. I didn't know anything when I started, was dumb as a post, but stuck with it and retired at 37+ years, then worked for others outside of TxDot, but returned to Work for TxDot at the Lufkin District Office and finished 40yrs. I then began to work for TxDOT from the outside in Contracted to Txdot for 3 different Engineering firms, finished my last project in Trinity, Texas on an ADA project in 2014. In between jobs and looking to continue.

Favorite Quote

Don't make your kids mad, because they are the ones that will be choosing your nursing home!

Always Remember Respect Is Earned Not Given!

Famous or interesting people you've met?

State Legislators, and Representives, Jim McReynolds; Robert Nichols;and Wayne Christian; U.S. Senators Louie Gohmert, and Kay Bailey Hutchinson;Head of the Texas Highway Commision, Amadoe Saenz; Numorous Engineers and Geologist with the N.R.C.S., Temple Texas and Washington, D.C.; Texas Ranger, Doug Clark; Entertainer and Musician, Boots Randolf; Entertainer and Singer, Frenchy Burk; and Proud to have had the chance to work side by side with a Survivor of The Bataan Death March in the World War II with Japan, Mr. Eilan Bogart. Of Tennessee Community, Texas North of Garrison, Texas. God Bless our Forefather's.

Ever been on TV? Tell us all about it.

only had my uglymug on the even news while they covered the building of Lake Naconiche, Nacogdoches, Texas. I was quility control for the site there. It is now complete and totally full and is open to the public soon! Spring fed waters! Located on US-59 North out of Nacogdoches, Texas.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Engineering Drafting, Architectual Drafting, Building and Carpentry Work, Music, Art, Fishing, Hunting, and Listening to the oldies, 50's & 60's., Shooting Skeet, and Traveling with my wife of soon to be 46yrs Lynn, to many places, even on 4 different cruises.

Name something you dearly love. and why?

I Love My Wife, and My Grandchildren. Have a fondness for Texas history and Travel!

Comments:

I Have Struggled with Losing Most of My Closest Friends in the Vietnam, and loosing contact with the remaining ones. Our Men and Women that have served during World War II, Korean War, and the War in Vietnam. We Must Remember What They Truely Died For, and Never Let That Be Forgotten, Because the Price was Very High For All! Please teach your children of World War Two, and the Other conflicts that our men and women gave of their lives in. God help us to never forget or act shameful of them, Ever. Guys always remember to take off your hats when old glory passes, and during prayer.

Any words of wisdom?

Our Nation can only be great and remain so if we continue to put our hearts, minds, and self's into it and its work.

Is there a moment in your life that stands out? A moment that defines who you are? Other than kids being born or your wedding day.

I have greatly enjoyed to be a participating part of the Great state of Texas and pubic servant to is residents for so many years. My years of Building Highways and Bridges, and Lake Damns have given me a wonderful set of memories to keep for the rest of my days. From Houston to Beaumont, to Nacogdoches, to Tyler, to Dallas, and Quinlan, and finally Trinity Tex., from August of 1966 till June of 2014 with a few years in between.





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