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Robert Shafer Obituary
July 8, 1948 - May 24, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Lee Shafer of Barboursville, VA, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 76. He was employed UVA Maintenance for 44 years.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Dolores and Forest Via; his son, Robert H. Shafer; two grandsons, Robert and Mark Shafer; brothers, James Shafer, Harold Hyde, Roy Shafer Sr. and Danny Shafer.
Bobby leaves behind his wife of almost 57 years, Frances Shafer; his son, Timothy and Laura Shafer of Orange, VA; his sister, Blanche Snow; brother, Forest (Piney) Via of Pensacola, FL; one aunt, Linda Moore of Scottsville, VA; sisters-in-laws; nieces; nephews; and his adopted family, Ben and Suzanne Doyle and their family.
The family would like to especially thank Sentra and Hospice of the Piedmont Culpeper for their nurses, doctors and aides' kindness and care. I would like to thank my sister Barbara Hepler for all her help and care.
A visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, VA.
Bobby requested any donations please be sent UVA Children Hospital, NICU unit P.O. Box 807430, Charlottesville, VA 22908.
Preddy Funeral Home
301 S Main St, Gordonsville, VA, 22942
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6 Entries
Michael Gerke
July 11, 2025
PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY, HE WAS A LONG TIME NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND, HE WILL BE MISSED.
E.R. DEANE
June 1, 2025
My Condolences To The Shafer Family I worked with Bobby for over 40 Years .
Katelyn Shafer
May 29, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lisa
May 29, 2025
I love my uncle booby,he was so sweat and kind. Rest in peace my sweat uncle
Pat Shafer
May 29, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barbara Hepler
May 29, 2025
Bobby was such a good person. Always helping others, that beautiful smile and blue eyes would just melt your heart. Always having a big garden and sharing friends and family. He will always be in my heart, and I pray for comfort and peace for his family. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
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