Background
Shepperd, John Ben was born on October 19, 1915 in Gladewater, Texas, United States. Son of Alfred Fulton and Berthal (Phillips) Shepperd.
insurance banking and petroleum consultant
Shepperd, John Ben was born on October 19, 1915 in Gladewater, Texas, United States. Son of Alfred Fulton and Berthal (Phillips) Shepperd.
Bachelor of Laws, University Texas, 1941. Honorary Doctor of Laws, North Texas State College, 1951. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Chapman Christian College, Los Angeles, 1953.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Southwestern University, 1955.
Secretary, State of Texas, 1950-1952; attorney general, State of Texas, 1952-1956; partner, Shepperd and Meacham, Public Relations Cons. partner, Shepperd and Rodman, Attorneys. Director Texas Commerce Bank-Odessa, First State Bank-Gladewater, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Dallas.
Former member, chairman Texas Economics Development Commission, Texas Civil War Centennial Commission, Texas History Commission, Texas Arts Commission. Member Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Member National Association Attorneys General (president 1956), W. Texas Chamber of Commerce (president 1966), Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce (president 1941), United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (president 1947).
Son of; married Mamie Strieber, October 6, 1938. Children: Alfred Lewis, John Ben Junior (deceased), Marianne and Suzanne (twins).