Levell Shead

Levell David Shead was born on August 11, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Rand Sr., and Willie Bob Shead. He was the eleventh child born to this union. He was raised surrounded by his brothers, Herman, Mack, Arthur, Sorl, Steve, Rand, Jr., Leon, Larry, and his sisters, Arlee, Hallie Pearl, and Glory Jean. In his early teens Levell and his brother Leon both worked at Big Boys Restaurant where they made 75cents an hour. Levell was late to work just about every day that he worked. On top of always being late when he did show up to work he didn't do his job. The supervisor at Big Boys couldn't tell Levell and Leon apart so he decided he was going to fire the one who showed up first the next time they were scheduled to work. Well guess who got fired? It wasn't Levell because he was always late. Levell lasted two more days after that and then he too was fired. Levell received his formal education in Indianapolis, where he graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in 1967. He furthered his education by attending Washtenaw Community College, the University of Michigan, and the University of Colorado. By profession, Levell was a business owner and entrepreneur. He also worked in management and sales for several industries where he maintained good working relationships with his co-workers and employees. He was involved in the Professional Sales Society and the Urban League, he also held an FCC Operator License. Levell loved to talk and could hold a conversation on pretty much any topic that came up. This ability allowed him to meet and connect with people everywhere he went. A man of faith and belief in the Lord, Levell was introduced to Christ at an early age. After moving to Denver he became a member of Zion Temple Pentecostal Apostolic Church under the pastorate of his late brother-in-law, Roland Martin. At the time of his passing, Levell was an active and loyal member at the Potters House Denver. He truly enjoyed his walk with the Lord and the fellowship shared with his church family. Levell David Shead departed this life to the embrace of the Lord on October 31, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rand Sr., and Willie Bob Shead, his brother's, Herman, Arthur, Sorl, and Larry; and his sister, Glory Jean. Those left to cherish his memory include his 4 brothers, Rand (Jeanette) Shead, Jr. of Aurora, Mack (Daisy) Shead of Littleton, Leon (Ivy) Shead of Bennett, and Steve (Debra) Shead of Denver; 2 sisters, Arlee Martin and Hallie Pearl Hamilton both of Denver, and Betty Strickland of Los Angeles; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 11/8/2012 at 9:00 AM Prior to Service Zion Temple Penecostal Church - 1600 Syracuse St, Denver, CO
Service: 11/8/2012 at 11:00 AM - Zion Temple Penecostal Church - 1600 Syracuse St, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 11/8/2012 - Mt. Olivet Cemetery - Wheat Ridge, CO