Dr. Hugh Clarence Sheffield, Jr.

Dr. Hugh Clarence Sheffield, Jr., 81, of Nederland, Texas passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. Hugh was born October 16, 1935 in Beaumont, Texas to Hugh Clarence Sheffield, Sr. and Gertrue Reese Sheffield. He graduated from the University of Houston in 1958 with a Pharmacy Degree and the University of Texas Galveston with a Medical Degree in 1962. He and Peggy were united in marriage on August 22, 1959. Hugh served two years in the U.S. Army following his internship. His Radiology residency was completed in 1968 at UTMB Galveston. He and Peggy moved to the Golden Triangle in 1968. They were longtime members of The United Methodist Temple. He was a member of the Jefferson County Medical Society, Texas Medical Society, American Medical Association, Texas Radiology, Radiologist Society, American College of Radiologist, the Past President of Staff for St. Mary Hospital, and member of Bachelor Club. Survivors include his wife of 58 years Peggy Gilmer Sheffield of Nederland; daughter, Tracy Sheffield Blair of Georgetown, TX; son, John Edward Sheffield and wife Amy Davol Sheffield of New Canaan, CT; sister, Patricia Sheffield Graham and husband A. W. Graham of Burkeville; grandchildren, Sydney Alexandra Sheffield, John Davol Sheffield, and Merritt Hayes Sheffield ; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would also like to express their sincere thanks to his devoted caregivers: Adalia Castro, Kelly Alban and Albina Alban. And a very heartfelt thanks to Rayfield Collins, his longtime special friend and handyman. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the United Methodist Temple or the American Heart Association.