1939
David
2018
David Lewis Shifflett
October 15, 1939 — August 1, 2018
David Lewis Shifflett, Sr., 78, of Greencastle, Pa, received his wings on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.
Born in Clear Spring, Md on Oct. 15, 1939, he is a son of Goldie Rachel (Cunningham) Shifflett and the late John Detrow Shifflett. In addition to his father, David is preceded in death by his grandson, Jason.
David retired from over 30 years of work at the Western Maryland Railroad, which later became CSX, where he was a jack of all trades. He was also in the Army Reserves.
David was very musically inclined, he could play anything that had strings on it. He sang in a gospel band, attended Church of God Lanes Run, and loved to watch his birds from his kitchen window.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Frances Shifflett; children, David, Jr., Daniel, Brenda (Larry), and Barbara (Rodney); step children, Lana (Fred), John (Pam), Vicki, Robert (Stacy), Angela (Joe); 8 brothers and sisters; 9 grandchildren; 16 step grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and a very special great granddaughter, Ellie.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at Rest Haven Funeral Home, Inc. 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. Hagerstown Md 21742. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 pm on Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David's name to SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice 2700 Luther Dr, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Online condolences may be made at rsthvn.com.
Born in Clear Spring, Md on Oct. 15, 1939, he is a son of Goldie Rachel (Cunningham) Shifflett and the late John Detrow Shifflett. In addition to his father, David is preceded in death by his grandson, Jason.
David retired from over 30 years of work at the Western Maryland Railroad, which later became CSX, where he was a jack of all trades. He was also in the Army Reserves.
David was very musically inclined, he could play anything that had strings on it. He sang in a gospel band, attended Church of God Lanes Run, and loved to watch his birds from his kitchen window.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Frances Shifflett; children, David, Jr., Daniel, Brenda (Larry), and Barbara (Rodney); step children, Lana (Fred), John (Pam), Vicki, Robert (Stacy), Angela (Joe); 8 brothers and sisters; 9 grandchildren; 16 step grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and a very special great granddaughter, Ellie.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at Rest Haven Funeral Home, Inc. 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. Hagerstown Md 21742. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 pm on Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David's name to SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice 2700 Luther Dr, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Online condolences may be made at rsthvn.com.
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