Robert Earl Shaffer, 83, of Rowlesburg, passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at Community Care of Kingwood. He was born on Dec. 1, 1940, in Rowlesburg, to the late Oscar Milton Shaffer and Thelma Irene (Goff) Shaffer.
Robert worked for the West Virginia Department of Highways, the Town of Rowlesburg, and he also enjoyed doing small engine repairs, especially lawnmowers. He was a member of the Rowlesburg Volunteer Fire Department and a founding member of the Rowlesburg Volunteer Ambulance Service.
He is survived by one brother, Donald Lee Shaffer, of Rowlesburg, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Jack W. Shaffer and Richard A. Shaffer; and two sisters, Beth Friend and Marlyn “Sis” Bever.
Friends may call at Kingwood Funeral Home, 295 S. Price St., Kingwood, from 3-6 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 20, and Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the funeral home. Pastor Kevin Keplinger officiating. Interment will follow at Aurora Cemetery. Kingwood Funeral Home is honored to serve the Shaffer family.
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