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Carson Shafer Obituary

SHAFER, Judge Carson Judge Carson Burch Shafer, age 95, of Powder Springs passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Memorial Services will be held Friday, February 13, 2015 at 2pm at McEachern Memorial United Methodist church with Dr. Laurence McCullough, Rev. Tommy Willingham and Rev. Wallace Wheeles officiating. Private interment services will be held at Kennesaw Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at a reception at the Christian Life Center (CLC) immediately following the service. Born in Barnesville, GA, Judge Shafer had lived most of his adult life in Atlanta, moving to Powder Springs, GA 20 years ago. He retired from Georgia Power with 24 years of service and a former Chief Judge in the City Court of Atlanta with 42 years of service. Judge Shafer was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, serving in WWII. He was a member of the Georgia State Bar and the Atlanta Lawyer's Club. He was a graduate of Fulton County High School and a graduate of Georgia Tech and the Atlanta Law School. Judge Shafer is preceded in death by his parents, Brooks W. and Elizabeth Mae Shafer; first wife, Rue Crane Shafer; brother, B.W. Shafer; sister, Edna S. Green and step grandson, Edward William Wells III. He is survived by his wife, Lawana Long Wells Shafer; step children, Edward William (Sherri) Wells Jr. of Dahlonega, GA, Richard Alan (Chrissy) Wells of Powder Springs, GA, and Janean Wells Ray (Chris) Stone of Marietta, GA; Step grandchildren, Dr. Jason Richard Wells M.D., Megan Allison Ray (Justin) Leach, Tyler Matthew Ray, Wesley Walker Wells and Katie Christine (Ryan) Hallquist; Nephew, Jack Storey (Emile) Shafer; Niece, Rue Shafer (Lon) Johnson and several grand nephews and niece. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church, Care Center Fund, 4075 Macland Rd. Powder Springs, GA 30127. Online guestbook available at www.westcobbfuneralhome.com. West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2480 Macland Rd. Marietta, GA 30064 is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 12, 2015.
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RALPH SULLIVAN

February 6, 2021

Judge Shafer was a great man. He taught me a lot when I was a young jurist. He will be missed. Justice Leah Ward Sears

April 24, 2015

Judge Shafer was a good human being as well as a great judge, I worked closely with him at the traffic court my condolences to the family

ralph sullivan

February 19, 2015

As a child and young adult, Mutt was one of those special people in my world. He and Rue were friends of the family since Rue worked with Aunt Marcelia at the shop. Working at the Traffic Court as a teenager probably had something to do with Mutt :-) I remember him with great fondness and hated that we lost touch after Rue died. I understand he found another wonderful wife and family and I am thankful for that. I am so sorry for your loss and trust God will bless each of you with His supply. - Carolyn Thigpen (granddaughter of Mae Street and niece to Marcelia Street)

Carolyn Thigpen

February 14, 2015

A great Georgian & a true Southern Gentleman, I am sadden to learn of your passing. We are all better for having you in our lives. rest in Peace old friend.

February 13, 2015

Mutt, you were the absolute best. Thank you for all the time & love you shared with the Streets & the Thigpens. As a family, we love and adore you, my friend.

Margaret Thigpen

February 13, 2015

Lawana:
We appreciate the phone call about Mutt. He was a longtime friend and so sorry to hear about his passing. I am sure his long life had a lot to do with your good care. We have not driven out of town (Knoxville) for the past two years due to our advancing age, so it is with much regret that we will not be able to attend his memorial service. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. We considered him one of the best friends we have ever had.

Jean and Pat Carson

February 12, 2015

Trisha Martenn

February 12, 2015

My sincere condolences to Lawanna and her family. You are in my prayers.

Psalm 147:3 ?

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Carolyn Basnett Pitts

February 12, 2015

I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to your family. May God comfort your hearts in your time of mourning. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

CJ

February 12, 2015

Judge, We as a family have known you and yours for so many years. You will be missed so much. Our Prayer's and Thoughts are with your family. forever In God's Loving Hands.
Bobby and June Crowe, Judy and Bobby Jr.

February 12, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Isaiah 25:8~ B.Parker

February 12, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family.

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