Robert Peyton Sheffield

Robert Peyton Sheffield, 76, of McKinney, Texas passed away on January 18, 2023.

Robert was born on January 5, 1947 in Jasper, Texas. He grew up on his family farm in Spurger. After he graduated Valedictorian from Spurger High School in 1964, Robert went on to study Mathematics and Education at Lamar University. He met his wife, Frances, during his Senior year, where they quickly married after nine months of courtship.   Robert served 7 years in the Texas National Guard Reserves.

His first job was teaching math at Bridge City Middle School. He later started his own trucking company, Shefco, before settling into a successful and rewarding, 30-year career in Operations Management for Univar USA.  Robert received various promotions which moved his family to areas of southern Louisiana, Plano, Houston, Atlanta, and St. Louis.  He retired in 2008 in Plano, Texas.

Robert enjoyed many hobbies over the years including cooking, grilling, storytelling, problem-solving, home improvement projects and most recently cultivating and growing bonsai. He enjoyed giving his granddaughter math transactions to do in her head.  He was a member of many social groups and loved spending time with family and friends. Gifted in listening and understanding, Robert was a mentor to many during and after his professional career. He also served as a Stephen Minister Leader for many years and was very active in his Catholic faith.

Robert was predeceased in death by his father Jesse Craig Sheffield, mother Hazel Sheffield and siblings David and Jack Sheffield. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Frances Sheffield of McKinney, Texas, son Brett (Angie) Sheffield and granddaughter Maggie of Frisco, Texas, daughter Belinda (Bryan) Randall of Alpharetta, Georgia, mother-in-law, Margaret Solito, and many loved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial services will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 W. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano, Texas 75023 on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 3:00pm with a reception to follow.  If you wish to join the mass via webcast; please visit: https://youtu.be/wZbKbRJI7rI

Donations can be made in Robert’s memory to Society of St. Vincent de Paul.