Shelby John Shaffer

Shelby John Shaffer, 82, of Charleston passed away, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Charleston General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born July 28, 1934 at Sissonville a son of the late Harold and Mable Harper Shaffer. Shelby served his country for 4 years in the Navy as a PO2 and 2 years in the Air Force Air National Guard as a SSGT. He retired from Dupont where he was a chemical operator. He would start each day by reading his Bible. He loved going to church at Parsons Chapel Advent Christian Church in Charleston where he was a member for over 50 years, serving as a steward and a deacon. He was also member of the Masons, Shriners, and Eastern Star. Shelby never met a stranger and loved to talk to people. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lela Tuttle Shaffer of Charleston; Sons Ronald Shaffer of Nitro, Harold Shaffer of N. Carolina, and John Shaffer of Charleston; and Sisters Violet Fields of Florida and Carol Burgess of Charleston. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Pastor Roger Breeden officiating. Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of service. Burial with Military Rites by the Jackson County Honor Guard will be in the Evans Cemetery, Gay. Online memories and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com.