Robert J. Shaffer, 75, of St. Albans went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 27, 2014 at home after a long illness.
He was retired as co-owner of Shaffer Auto Center, Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans; was an avid hunter and fisherman; and served as a U. S. Army marksman in the Korean War.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Joe and Captolia Violet Shaffter; and brothers, Terry and Butch.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Dovey (Dee); children, Bobby (Lori) Shaffer, Brenda Lee (Eddie) Gonzalez; Mark and Greg Shaffer; sister, Shirley (Eddie); brothers Ronald (Gidget) and Roger (Jodi); grandchildren, Shane, Megan, Aaron, Gabriel, Caleb, Ariene, Mariah, Gage, Dakota, Madison, TJ and Cassie; great grandchildren, Eli, Silas, Brayden and Josh and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 1, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Steven Neese officiating. Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco, with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made toward funeral services.
So sorry for the loss of Bob, prayers of comfort from the Lord. May he rest in peace..
I love you Daddy. My heart is broken. How do I make it day to day without you?