James Shafer, 73, of South Pittsburg, died Monday, January 27, 2020.
Born on Sept. 25, 1946 in Holgate, Oh. to the late Earl David & Twila Ellen Warner Shafer, he lived in Allen, Mi. for many year, where he raised dairy and beef cattle, specialty pigs and operated a worm farm. While in Allen, he had the privilege of driving for Morris Cerullo World Evangelism and Freedom Sound throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. He also lived several years in Lagrange, Ga., was a self-employed long-haul truck driver for over 55 years and was a founding board member of the Alpha-Omega Pregnancy Care Center in Hillsdale, Mi.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Gloria Shafer; brother-in-law, Herb Arps; wife, Kenna Shafer; and grandson, Mitchel Lee.
He is survived by his daughters, Debby (William) Johnson, of South Pittsburg, Brenda (Jason) Webb, of Coldwater, Mi., Tish (Angelo) Anagnostu, of Reading, Mi., and Tracy Muskasmith, of Coldwater, Mi.; grandchildren, Michael & Barbie, Levi & Naomi, Jessica, Kelly & Brady, Michael & Crystal, Sara & Ian, Danielle & Andrew,and Chantel; eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Arps, of Napoleon, Oh.; brother, Terry (Sherri) Shafer, of Delta, Oh.; several close nieces and nephews; and honorary daughter, Melissa Stocker.
The family will receive friends for visitation at Christian Baptist Church, 2100 Long Island Road, South Pittsburg on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 5-7 p.m. Central time followed by the funeral service.
Interment will be in Mohler-Union Cemetery in Liberty Center, Oh. on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Avenue, South Pittsburg, Tn. 37380, 423-837-7176.