Richard "Rick" Dale Shifflett

Richard Dale Shifflett, 66 of Bridgewater passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2015 at the Bridgewater Retirement Home. He was born on September 14, 1948 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late James and Lorraine Shifflett. Rick Graduated from Montevideo High School in 1966. He joined the National Guard after High School. Rick spent most of his life selling auto parts here locally and was working for Atkins Automotive, the Napa dealer in Harrisonburg. Rick married Susan Monger Higgs on March 30th, 1985 in Bridgewater, VA. Rick is survived by his wife Susan Shifflett, and a brother, Gary Shifflett and his wife, Margaret. Rick has two sons; J.W. Higgs and his wife, Kim from Stamford, CT Jim Higgs and his wife, Stephanie from Bridgewater, VA. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Dakota, William, Chloe, Katherine, and Gavin Higgs. Rick also is survived by three nieces and three nephews and has 5 great nieces and nephews. Rick is also survived by his good friend, Woody Halterman. Woody generously donated Rick a Kidney in 2007. Rick was a great father and grandfather and loved to play with his grandkids. Rick enjoyed playing cards with his friends and family. He also enjoyed all types of Hunting and fishing. Rick will be missed by all that knew him. Rick will be cremated and the family will receive friends from 6:00PM - 7:30PM on Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 6th at Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Stephen Hay officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are made to Asbury United Methodist Church and the Salvation Army. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com