Gregory Alan Sheard
Nov 6th, 1956 - May 15th, 2020- Birth Date: Nov 6, 1956
- Death Date: May 15, 2020
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Biography: A pure soul passed from the Earth on May 15, 2020.
Gregory Alan Sheard, born November 6, 1956 in Fort Worth, Texas to Glen Benjamin Sheard and Mary Ellen Bretthauer Sheard. Greg was raised in Brinkley, Arkansas but lived most of his life in Little Rock with his wife of 38 years, Elizabeth Brandon Sheard.
Greg was an Eagle Scout, an arborist, a manager, salesman, artist and great Dad to two outstanding sons, Brandon and Benjamin. Greg was 17 when began creating lifelong friendships at Kappa Sigma house at the University of Arkansas. Apparently Greg was pledged by the Kappa Sigs because of his badass Camaro with loud pipes. It was while in Fayetteville that Greg was smitten by Libby. The couple married and moved to North Texas where Greg worked as a crepe myrtle farmer.
The family business, Brandon House Furniture, lured the couple back to Arkasnas where Greg managed stores in Hot Springs and Little Rock, later taking over management of the Brandon Companies’ real estate holdings. Greg’s final career was as a national sales manager for one of the largest bedding manufacturers in the world. Through literally thousands of business transactions, Greg rarely - if ever - had anyone think they ever got anything but a square deal.
Greg is survived by his father of Carson City, Nevada, mother and brother Michael of Eureka Springs, son Brandon of Little Rock, son Ben of Kansas City, Missouri and Ben’s wife, Samantha, who was Greg’s cherished only daughter. He is also survived by his constant canine companion, Missy.
Also left to cherish Greg’s memory are scores of friends who will remember his generosity, sincerity and adventurous spirit. Greg never met a stranger and collected friends like most boys collected baseball cards. After any conversation with Greg you’d realize that he had been genuinely curious about you, your health, family and business - never talking of his own, unless you asked about Libby or their boys. He loved his family dearly and loved to tell of their accomplishments.
A legendary hunter and fisherman, Greg was all business in the duck blind or on his beloved Buffalo River, unless there was a novice or young ‘un he could patiently teach. Greg is now hunting and fishing where there are no limits or rainy days.
One of Greg’s happiest places was one particular valley in the Buffalo headwaters, where he had shown dozens where to find arrowheads and smallmouth bass. His favorite campsite in the area was a bluff cave between two waterfalls - a site now known as Sheard Holler. It was here that Greg confessed to having seen Unidentified Flying Objects. Greg’s reputation for honesty made the sightings seem plausible to most. Some believed he may have taken a ride on one of the spaceships.
Greg was a curious, crafty and a creative person who could find value in discarded things; which led to his hobby/business Robo Relics. His anthropomorphic creations are treasured by collectors and friends.
A memorial of Greg’s life will be scheduled when social distancing restrictions are lifted and a venue large enough to host his many friends is found.
Memorial gifts to the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at www.cancer.uams.edu/get-involved/donate or the Quapaw Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America at www.quapawbsa.org/donate would be appreciated by the family.
Greg was a special person in my life and true brother. His spirit always lifted me and everyone he touched up. He will be sorely missed.
Love you,
David
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Greg, Mark, and I among others spent many a backpacking night at 20' rock and the overhang bluff campsite Libby mentions in Greg's obit. Those are some of my fondest memories of Arkansas and Sheard. Our trip to the Middle Fork is also one of those great memories of your father, guys. Greg's kindness will live on in our hearts. He was genuinely one of the best. God bless
I’m so very sorry to hear about Greg. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and the boys and all of the friends and family that will miss him terribly. He was truly a fine and admirable man. May he Rest In Peace.
If I can do anything please let me know .
I want to extend my heartfelt condolences on Greg’s passing. We worked together for many years at Simmons and a more genuine, kind, sincere and just plain down to earth nice person you’d be hard pressed to find. Let God’s perpetual light shine on him and may he Rest In Peace.
Sincerely,
Tom Bayer
The best to Libby and family.
Ron