Edward “Ed” Charles Shaffer, Sr.
December 12, 1948 ~ February 18, 2019
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ROCKY MOUNT - Edward "Ed" Charles Shaffer, Sr., age 70, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019. He was the son of the late Lambert Shaffer and Emma Danyi Shaffer. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Shaffer.
Ed was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He retired after 31 years of dedicated work at the Newport News, VA Shipyard. Ed was an avid Steelers fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Ed leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 43 years, Beth Eken Shaffer; son, Edward "Ed" Charles Shaffer, Jr. and wife, Joyce Robey; and daughter, Heather Roberts and husband, Marty. He is also survived by grandchildren, Madison Roberts, Robbie Talbert III, Ashlee Shaffer, and Jordon Shaffer; and great-grandchildren, Brandon Shaffer and Lil Ronnie Tolbert.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. It has been my pleasure getting to know you and your husband and will miss his smiling face when I would walk into his room.
To the family our sincere condolences go out to you in this extremely difficult time the death of a loved one can be devastating the Bible offers hope for a time when sickness and death will be no more revelation 213,4 for more encouragement visit our website at jw.org
Heather we are so sorry for your loss, may you always know we are here for you and your family May God keep you in his loving arms at this time. Eugene and Jackie also Eugene Jr.and family.
My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. I would like to share some words of comfort that helped our family during such a difficult time. In the book of Acts 2415 we find the promise thatthere will be a resurrection . This promise will be fulfilled. I hope these words will bring comfort comfort to your family as it did ours.