Louis "Pete" Shepherd 78, of Gilmer, TX died Tuesday February 2, 2016 in Longview, TX. Services will be held Friday February 5, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Gilmer, TX; with Bro. Dwight Payne officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery in Gilmer, TX. Services are under the direction of J.C. White Funeral & Cremation Services of Mt. Pleasant, TX. Viewing will held Thursday February 4, 2016 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook may be signed at www.jcwhitefd.com.