Richard Edmond "Eddie" Shifflett

Richard “Eddie” Edmond Shifflett, 66 of Churchville, VA passed away on April 21, 2019 at The Shenandoah Hospice House, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on August 19, 1952 and was the son of Stella Knisley Shifflett of Waynesboro and the late Lloyd Shifflett. Eddie graduated from Fort Defiance High School in 1970 and was employed with Houff Transfer in Weyers Cave for over 40 years. He enjoyed spending time with his sons, family and friends. His favorites past times were to bowl in leagues at Valley and Staunton Lanes for over 40 years, fishing and vacationing at the beach. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Scott Shifflett and wife, Corie, Kevin and Bradley Shifflett; one grandson, Ramiro; a sister, Sue Whitesel and husband, Dirk; his brothers, Tommy and wife, Lori, Roger, Bobby and wife, Renee, and Wayne; many nieces and nephews, numerous lifelong friends and his faithful pups, Kendell and Peanut. In addition to his father, Lloyd Shifflett, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Simmers Shifflett; his brothers, Michael and Lloyd “Fuzzy” Shifflett. The family will receive friends at the Weyers Cave Community Center on Thursday, April 25, 2019, beginning at 6:00 pm. Honoring his wishes he will be cremated and his ashes spread at Manteo Point, NC where his wife, Judy, was also laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to 358 County Line Lane, Broadway, VA 22815, to assist with funeral expenses. The family would like to give special thanks to Augusta Medical Center Hospice, Shenandoah House, Bobby and Renee Shifflett, for their abundance of support during Eddie’s last moments. Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave is handling arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyweyerscave.com.