Andrew "Andy" Shread

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew “Andy” David Shread, a cherished father, son, brother, nephew, and friend, who left us on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 43. Andy was born on June 9, 1982, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and grew into a remarkable man who made a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree and dedicated his professional life to civil engineering and land surveying. As an active member of the Louisiana Engineering Society, where he served as the Baton Rouge Chapter President, as well as the Louisiana Professional Surveyors Society, Andy embodied a spirit of service and leadership in his field. He was also a proud member of the SIGMA CHI Fraternity, reflecting his commitment to building lasting relationships. Andy had a profound love for the outdoors. Whether hunting, fishing, gardening, or grilling, he found joy and peace in nature. Above all, he cherished the time spent with his beloved children, Charlotte and William, and was deeply devoted to his friends and family. Many special moments were spent at the hunting camp in Clinton, where laughter and camaraderie blossomed. Andy is preceded in death by his grandparents; Ed and Faye Hawkins, and Raymond and Josephine Shread.

Andy is survived by his children, William Shread and Charlotte Shread; as well as the mother of his children, Hannah Shread; mother, Jeri H. Shread; father, Richard R. Shread and wife, Joyce; sister, Mary Margaret Overby and husband, Derek; nephews, Nathaniel, Michael, Hawkins, and Benjamin Overby; aunts and uncles, Nancy and Jerry Greig, W.E. “Skip” and Olivia Hawkins, Irene and Wayne Anderson, and Donald and Susie Shread. He is also survived by stepsiblings, Robin L. and Curt Gauthe, Steve and Rita Lessard; and numerous cousins.

The family extends their sincerest gratitude to Andy’s best friends, Ryan Strong and Litsy Witkowski.

The family invites all who knew and loved Andy to join them in commemorating his life. A visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, located at 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. until the Memorial Service by Rev. Eddie Martin at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Andy’s name, honoring the spirit of generosity he embodied.