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     Nellie G. Shafer was buried at Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on January 10, 1914 at Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on December 5, 1915 at Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Carl J. Harper was buried at Baxter Cemetery, Aarons Fork, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 233-32-4586.⁴ He was born on July 9, 1924 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Shaffer, daughter of Charles William Shafer and Millie Florence Huffman, on June 4, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Carl J. Harper died on February 19, 1973 at age 48.^4,2

     Richard Eugene "Rick" Shaffer Jr. was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on February 29, 1968.² He married Lisa Jane Unknown circa 1989.¹ Richard Eugene "Rick" Shaffer Jr. died on November 18, 2012 at West Virginia at age 44.^1,2 He Richard E. Shaffer Jr., 44, of Elkview, went home to be with our Lord on November 18, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Richard was a member of First Baptist Church of Pinch. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 33 and employed at Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal. Richard was an instrument rated private pilot; a certified scuba diver; and certified welder. He enjoyed fishing and playing the banjo. Richard was a "Jack of all trades and a master of none." Richard was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He will be remembered most for his zest for life and his courageous, positive attitude and for the belief that anything was possible if you were willing to work and sacrifice for it. His presence will be greatly missed. It is our loss and heaven's gain. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Lisa Jane Shaffer; son, Senior Airman Mark Hobert Shaffer and his fiancee, Anna Hubbard; daughter, Amber Dawn Shaffer; parents, Richard Eugene and Mildred E. Shaffer; brothers, Charles Eric "Bub" Shaffer and Tony Lynn Shaffer and wife, April; and brother-in-law, Brian Anderson and wife, Anita. Also surviving are nieces, Dallis Shaffer, Kassie Shaffer, Maria Anderson and Vivian Anderson; nephews, Ryan Pettry and Carlin Pettry; "his other daughters," Morgan Casto and Chelsey Dillard; and his beloved dog, Kasey. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, at Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Vince Button officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Steven Jubelirer and Dr. Harry Duncan for their continual care and support. on November 21, 2012.¹