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     His Social Security Number was 233-28-1713.¹⁰ Ray Edward Shafer was buried at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Mattie Faye Withrow.^3,11,4,5 Ray Edward Shafer was born on April 2, 1922 at Wilford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^10,7,3,5 He died on July 26, 2001 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^10,3,5 He Ray Edward Shafer, 79, of Clendenin died July 26, 2001, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, after a short illness. He was a self-employed excavating contractor, a member of the Operating Engineers Local No. 132, Charleston, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was born April 2, 1922, at Welford to the late Esper Crawford and Myrtle Elmore Shafer. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford and Ben Shafer; sisters, Rose Edna Withrow and Goldie Burdette. Surviving: wife, Mattie Faye Withrow Shafer; daughters, Barbara Samples of Polk City, Fla., Ann Wehrel of Clendenin, and Lois Cottrell of Elkview; sons, Marvin of Clendenin, Roger of Buford, Ga., Eddie of Polk City, Fla., and Teddie of Clendenin; brothers, Joe Sr of Amma, Ord of Clendenin, Esper Jr. of Elkview, Sam of Walton, John of Clendenin, Molt of Elkview, Jack of Clendenin and Melvin of Sissonville; sisters, Mary Belle Weese of Hurricane and Maxine Huffman of Elkview; 13 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. on July 28, 2001.⁵

     Joe Eli Shafer was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He married Foun Marie Hess.³ Joe Eli Shafer was born on September 8, 1933 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He died on January 12, 2007 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^3,4 He Joe E. Shafer, 73, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He was the son of the late Esper C. and Mary Myrtle Elmore Shafer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Foun M. Hess Shafer; sons, Steven E. and Joe E. Shafer Jr; brothers, Ray, Ben, Clifford, Esper and John Shafer; and sisters, Goldie Burdette and Rose Withrow. He was the owner of Shafer Super Stop and Shafer Pipeline and was a member of the Horse and Mule Association. Joe was a farmer and horseman, and enjoyed bluegrass music and wagon rides. He held a yearly wagon ride at his farm for everyone to enjoy the cattle, horses, and bluegrass music. He is survived by son, Michael A. Shafer and Mary E. Runion of Grannies Creek; daughters, Tammy L. Shafer and Lewis O. Smith of Amma, Pamela J. Shafer, Sarah L. Noel, Kenneth R. Abbott and Fonda F. Taylor Shafer, all of Amma; brothers, Jack F. Shafer of Clendenin, Melvin C. Shafer of Sissonville, Samuel M. Shafer of Walton, James Ord Shafer of Clendenin, and Molt C. Shafer of Elkview; sisters, Mary Bell Weese of Hurricane and Maxine Huffman of Elkview; grandchildren, Travis J., Jessica L., Derek L., Morgan E., Jeremy M., Tracy K. and Lillian G. Shafer, Dawn R. Roush, Elysha S. Tucker, Tori and Chad Noel, Erin R. and Brett R. Abbott, Abigail G., Emily H. and Makayla F. Smith; and great-grandchildren, Taylor M., Ju'Bri. and Ja'Tyn D. Shafer. Burial will be in Statts Cemetery, Clendenin. on January 14, 2007.³

     John Robert Shafer was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on August 26, 1942 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,3 He married Katherine Sue Groves on September 12, 1964 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ John Robert Shafer died on August 7, 2006 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^7,2 He John Robert Shafer, 63, of Clendenin, died Monday, August 7, 2006, at home following a long illness. He was retired from Columbia Gas Transmission and was a member of Clendenin Masonic Lodge 126, AF&AM, OES-Thelma Chapter and the NRA. He was the son of the late Esper and Mary (Elmore) Shafer. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ray, Ben and Clifford Shafer, and sisters, Goldie, Burdette and Rose Withrow. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Sue Shafer; sons, John Patrick Shafer, and wife Karen of Weston, Robert Allen Shafer, and wife Sharon of Kennesaw, Ga. and Brian Edward Shafer and wife Faye of Elkview; sisters, Mary Bell Weese of Hurricane and Myrtle Maxine Huffman of Elkview; brothers, Joe E. Shafer of Amma, Jack F. and James Ord Shafer of Clendenin, Melvin C. Shafer of Sissonville, Esper “Eppie” and Molt C. Shafer of Elkview and Sam Shafer of Walton; granddaughters, Amanda and Megan Shafer; stepgrandchildren, B.J. Guhl, Christina Toney and Zack Campbell; stepgreat-grandchildren, Rhianna and Triston Toney. Masonic graveside rites will be conducted by Masonic Lodge 126, AF&AM. Interment will be at Statts Cemetery in Clendenin. on August 8, 2006.²

     Esper Crawford Shafer Jr. was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on January 26, 1939 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,2 He married Carol Jean Strickland on June 16, 1959 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Esper Crawford Shafer Jr. died on December 11, 2006 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^7,2,4 He Esper Crawford Shafer Jr., 67, of Clendenin, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at home. He was retired from Pipeline Excavation and General Oil Field Construction. Mr. Shafer was a loving father and grandfather, avid outdoorsman and coon hunter. He was the son of the late Mary and Esper C. Shafer. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Jo Shafer; brothers, Ray, Ben, Clifford and John Shafer; and sisters, Rose Withrow and Goldie Burdette. He is survived by sons, Todd and Ronald Shafter, both of Clendenin; daughters, Cheryl Shafer of Clendenin, and Tina Shafter of Elkview; brothers, Joe Shafer of Amma, Jack, James Ord and Molt Shafer, all of Clendenin, Melvin of Sissonville; sisters, Mary Bell Weese of Hurricane and Maxine Huffman of Elkview; grandchildren, Michael, Joshua, C.J., Joey, Aaron, Jameson, Hannah, Matthew, Jessica, Skylar, Ivy and Jaden. Interment will be at Statts Cemetery in Clendenin. on December 14, 2006.⁴

     James Ord Shafer was buried at Molt C. Shafer Family Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ He James "Ord" Shafer, 77, Clendenin passed away Sunday August 13,2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a long illness. He was the son of the late Esper Crawford Shafer and Mary Myrtle Elmore Shafer. He was also preceded in death by his son, Malcolm Jeffrey Shafer; step son, Cedic Craft; brothers, Ray, Clifford, Ben, Joe E., Jack, EsperJr. and Johnny Shafer; sisters, Goldie Burdette and Rose Edna Withrow. Ord was Co-Owner and operator of S&T Pipeline, member of Local Union 132 and member of the WV Draft Horse
& Mule. He is survived by; daughter, Dallie Mae Dennis; former wife, Helen Maxine Shafer; survivors, Eddie Craft, Carla Craft, Celica Conn, Tiffany Richard and Leah Ann Engram; brothers, Melvin, Sam (Sharon) and Molt Shafer; daughter in law Sheila Shafer, grandchildren, David and Lucas; and step granddaughter, Tracy. Special thanks to Molt and Sheila Shafer for all the help they've given in Ord's last days. Burial will be in the Molt C. Shafer Cemetery Clendenin.⁵ He was born on March 10, 1940 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^7,4 He married Helen Maxine Starcher, daughter of Ira Otis Starcher and Indianna "Inda" "Anna" Samples, on September 6, 1959 at Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ James Ord Shafer and Helen Maxine Starcher were divorced in September, 1980.⁸ James Ord Shafer died on August 13, 2017 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.⁵

     Rose Edna Shafer was buried at Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,3 She was born on September 20, 1927 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁹ As of November 13, 1946,her married name was Withrow.² She married Ronald Calvin "Pad" Withrow on November 13, 1946 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^9,2,10,3 Rose Edna Shafer died on May 24, 1986 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^9,3 She Mrs. Rose Edna Withrow, 58, of Falling Rock, died Saturday at Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness She was a member of Jordan Light Baptist Church, Falling Rock Surviving: husband, Ronald C; daughters, Mrs. Brenda Brown and Mrs. Linda Hershberger, both of Falling Rock and Mrs. Vickie Beavers. of Dunbar; brothers, Sam Shafer of Walton, Esper Jr. and Molt Shafer, both of Elkview, Ray, Ben, Clifford, Joe, Jack and John, all of Clendenin, Melvin of Sissonville and Orda of Smithville; sisters, Mrs. Mary Weese of Hurricane, Mrs. Maxine Huffman of Clendenin; five grandchildren. Burial will be in Clendenin Memorial Gardens. on May 26, 1986.³

     Ronald Calvin "Pad" Withrow Ronald C. "Pad" Withrow, 81, of Falling Rock, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, after a long illness. Born June 16, 1924, at Wills Creek, he was the son of the late Okey H. Withrow and Effie M. Withrow. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rose Edna "Butch" Shafer Withrow and two brothers, Arnold Withrow and Jack Withrow. Pad retired from Pennzoil, formerly Elk Refining at Falling Rock, in 1981, with 37 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Jordan Light Baptist Church, Wills Creek. He is survived by daughter, Brenda Hall of Falling Rock; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Norman Hershberger of Maxton, N.C; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Mike Beavers of Dunbar; grandsons, Matt Brown of Falling Rock, Shannon Hershberger of Maxton, N.C., and Chris Beavers of Morgantown; granddaughters, Shawn Hershberger of Maxton, N.C., and Lesli Beavers of Buckhannon; brothers, Charles O. Withrow Sr. and Herbert T. Withrow of Wills Creek, and Paul H. Withrow of Lutz, Fla; and sisters, Alvie Shafer and Mattie Shafer of Clendenin, Dorothy Brooks of Seminole, Fla., and Marie Groot of Holiday, Fla. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith." And now I am at peace with the Lord. A special thank you goes to Hospice care and two very special caregivers, Darrell Holstine and Janet Taylor, you have been God's blessing in our time of need. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Bob Jett and the Rev. Ron Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at Clendenin Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.³ He was buried at Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on June 16, 1924 at Wills Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Rose Edna Shafer, daughter of Esper Crawford Shafer and Mary Myrtle Elmore, on November 13, 1946 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Ronald Calvin "Pad" Withrow died on February 11, 2006 at Falling Rock, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^1,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 232-86-8892.³ Foun Marie Hess was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Her married name was Shafer.¹ She married Joe Eli Shafer, son of Esper Crawford Shafer and Mary Myrtle Elmore.¹ Foun Marie Hess was born on December 29, 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She died on August 22, 2000 at age 63.^2,3

     Steven Elit Shafer was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on December 1, 1953.² He died on April 15, 1954.²

     Joe Eli Shafer Jr. was buried at Staats Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-94-3792.³ He married Fonda Taylor.² Joe Eli Shafer Jr. was born on January 4, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on June 15, 2004 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 48.^2,3 He Joe E. Shafer Jr., 48, of Amma, W.Va., died Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, after short illness. He as born Jan. 4, 1956, at Charleston. He was preceded in death by his mother, Foun M. Hess Shafer. He was a mechanic for ST Pipeline, Clendenin, a former employee of Samco and Shafer Pipeline. He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America Local 14614 and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132. He is survived by his wife, Fonda Taylor Shafer; father, Joe E. Shafer of Amma; two sons, Travis J. Shafer and Derek L. Shafer, both of Amma; brother, Michael Shafer of Amma; sisters, Tammy Shafer of Charleston, Pamela Shafer and Sarah Noel, both of Amma. The service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with Mr. Darris Barker officiating. Burial will be at the Statts Cemetery, Clendenin. The visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at the funeral home on June 16, 2004.²