Mr. Robert Louis "Sonny" Shiver
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Mr. Robert Louis "Sonny" Shiver

  • November 30, 1933 - February 5, 2012
  • Paris, Texas
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“Diane, I remember the day that you and I had to do a project in math and science when we were in college. Sonny helped us set up all our tools and...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Joan Cunningham - Paris, TX

“We were so sorry to hear of Sonny's death. Wish we could have been with you during this time. God bless you and all the family, Diane. We love...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Waneta McElroy Arner - Bulverde, TX

“We were so sorry to hear of Sonny's death. Wish we could have been with you during this time. God bless you and all the family, Diane. We love...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Waneta McElroy Arner - Bulverde, TX

“I enjoed working with him he was a good man and I will miss him Keith Smith Family ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: keith smith - paris, TX

“Jeff, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know how hard that is to go through. I wish that I could have been there with you and...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Reisa Swaim Holzwarth - Paris, TX

“Jeff, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Reisa was going to try and make it to the funeral - so sorry I couldn't. My thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Wyndy Weddle Huffman - Paris, TX

“Jeff and Jeannice & Girls We are so sad to hear about your dad and grandpa passing ..we know what a great dad and grandpa he was to you all, and...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Allen and Madeline Nichols and Family - TX

“Diane, I am so sorry about Sonny he was a good family man and loved you and your family dearly. He was the best boss I ever had and enjoyed working...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Jerrie Huffman - Paris, TX

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are very special to all of your friends! Love, Jimmie Anne and Paul Kiar ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Jimmie Anne (Howell) Kiar(Mrs. Paul Kiar - TX

“Diane, I am so very sorry ! If there is anything that you need or that I can do please call me. We are sure going to miss Sonnys smiling face at Cozy...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Wanda Eaton {Cozy K-9 Cuts} - TX

“The entire staff of Bright-Holland Funeral Home would like to extend condolences to the family of Mr. Shiver. ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Bright-Holland Funeral Home


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Robert Louis "Sonny" Shiver, 78, of Paris passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Paris Regional Medical Center. Services are scheduled for 11:00 am, Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Fortenberry and Reverend Bill Felts officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 am, Thursday at the funeral home.

Sonny was born November 30, 1933 in Lamar County to Joe Shiver and Eula Rice Shiver. He married Diane Parker, February 16, 1957 at East Paris Baptist Church, building over 55 years of family and memories. Sonny served his country proudly in the U.S. Army, during the Korean War. He was a member of East Paris Baptist Church and the Bill Felts Sunday School Class. One of his greatest joys was attending the weekly men's breakfast at his church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Keith Shiver.

Survivors include his wife, Diane; two sons, Ronnie Shiver & wife Maureen of Austin and Jeff Shiver & wife Jeannice of Hailey, ID; one daughter, Dina Reynolds & husband Matt of Fair Oaks Ranch; grandchildren, Andrew Shiver of Austin, Ben & Blake Reynolds both of Fair Oaks Ranch, Gracie, Claire, and Ella Shiver all of Hailey, ID; one brother-in-law, Tommy Parker & wife Barbara of Sumner; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Lancaster & husband Carl Lee of Cash and Elise Parker of Paris; one nephew, Barry Shiver of Paris along with a host of friends.

Casket bearers will be Kris Parker, Wesley Parker, Ben Reynolds, Blake Reynolds, Andrew Shiver, Kevin Lancaster and Jerry Dolf. Honorary casket bearers will be the Members of the Bill Felts Sunday School Class.