Jimmy Franklin Shaffer, Sr.
January 9, 1945 ~ October 6, 2018
Services for Mr. Jimmy Shaffer, 73, of Ore City, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2018 at Reeder-Davis Chapel under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City.
Mr. Shaffer was born January 9, 1945 and passed away October 6, 2018. He retired from U.S. Steel after 31 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Brenda June Shaffer; parents, Joe and Betty Shaffer; father-in-law, Wylie Elvin Whisenhunt; grandson, Keith McKinley; loving poodle, Baby.
He is survived by his children, Tammy Shaffer Cassio and husband Antonio, Jimmy Shaffer, Jr. and wife Lisa, Timmy Shaffer and wife Malisa, Michelle Kennedy and husband Dennis, Amber Heim and husband Steven; brothers, Bobby Shaffer and wife Sherry, Michael Shaffer and wife Sheila, and David Shaffer and wife Debbie; sisters, Linda Duphin, and Nancy Pendarvis and husband Richard; mother-in-law, Betty Whisenhunt; brother-in-law, Michael Whisenhunt; sisters-in-law, Janice Belcher, and Kelly Ramon and wife Allison; son-in-law, David Higginbotham; special friend, Carl Underwood; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Shaffer was born January 9, 1945 and passed away October 6, 2018. He retired from U.S. Steel after 31 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Brenda June Shaffer; parents, Joe and Betty Shaffer; father-in-law, Wylie Elvin Whisenhunt; grandson, Keith McKinley; loving poodle, Baby.
He is survived by his children, Tammy Shaffer Cassio and husband Antonio, Jimmy Shaffer, Jr. and wife Lisa, Timmy Shaffer and wife Malisa, Michelle Kennedy and husband Dennis, Amber Heim and husband Steven; brothers, Bobby Shaffer and wife Sherry, Michael Shaffer and wife Sheila, and David Shaffer and wife Debbie; sisters, Linda Duphin, and Nancy Pendarvis and husband Richard; mother-in-law, Betty Whisenhunt; brother-in-law, Michael Whisenhunt; sisters-in-law, Janice Belcher, and Kelly Ramon and wife Allison; son-in-law, David Higginbotham; special friend, Carl Underwood; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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My heart and prayers go out to each of you in Jim’s Family. Tammy, Michell, Amber, Tim and Jim, and all your familys, and extended family. Sending much love and deepest Condolences.. Rest in knowing Jim & Brenda are laughing and DANCING with the Lord now.. There together in eternity dancing on the Big Dance floor.,.. They were very special to me.., I’ll always carry there memories close in my heart. I’ll always drop a tear r so, but behind it there’s always be a giggle… They always made me smile and laugh., I’ll always hear that when I’m down., it will echo in my head when I think of them dancing and laughing together in eternity …. I’ll pray for comfort and to feels Gods love he has to offer as you go forward in your journey’s. Thank you all for sharing them with me. They will always be special in my heart..?? God Bless you all, Charlotte & Robert Skiba
So sorry for the loss of your dad Amber. Praying for peace for you and your family. Cherish the memories of your dad. Love you.
My Heart Goes out to each and everyone of you. He will be Greatly Missed Deepest Condolences.
going to miss him he was there before i was born like a brother to me. love you family my god give us strength
We will miss uncle Jim very much! So many memories of him as a kid running around the block! Love you ??
I’m gonna miss my papa so very much. God broke the mold when they made him! Give mom a kiss dad!
Amber, we are praying for God’s peace to be shown to you and your family. God is good and merciful. Love y’all, Raymond and Margaret Wright