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Franklin Davis Shifflett, 82, of Stanardsville, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010, at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Franklin was born on April 19, 1928, in Greene County, the son of the late Hiram Davis Shifflett and Marion Edith Tippett Shifflett.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Carl B. Shifflett; and sister-in-law, Edith Shifflett.
Franklin is survived by his wife, Thelma Shifflett of Bridgewater; his children's mother, Irene Morris of Stanardsville; three sons, Larry Shifflett and his wife, Sharon, Jimmy Shifflett and his wife, Melinda, all of Stanardsville, Alvin Shifflett and his wife, Terri, of Richmond; one daughter, Diane Marie Shifflett Brown and her husband, Donald, of Stanardsville; one brother, Raymond Shifflett and his wife, Evelyn, also of Stanardsville; two stepchildren, Dan Ringgold and Rick Ringgold and his wife, Sylvia, all of Bridgewater; nine grandchildren, Kim McCauley, Neal Brown, Dawn Weeks, Mathew Shifflett, Michael Shifflett, Jamie Morris, Tiffany Shifflett, Sabrina Shifflett and Wesley Shifflett; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Franklin retired as a mechanic from James Madison University. He was a charter member of the Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Department. Franklin enjoyed hunting, fishing and Nascar racing.
He was a loving father and grandfather who will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010, at Evergreen Church of the Brethren, 645 Evergreen Church Road, Stanardsville with the Reverend C.C. Kurtz officiating. Interment will follow at Stanardsville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2010, at the Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail in Ruckersville.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the University of Virginia Medical Center CCU for all of their kindness and support.
Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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September 14, 2010
Grandaddy-
I just wanted to let you know that I miss you like crazy! I love you so much!
Love Always!
Kim
Jean and Kenny Crawford
September 13, 2010
Family,
We're so sory to hear of your loss. May you be comforted and blessed through the memories you hold within your heart. When we lose a loved one, the pain and grief is so hard to deal with, sometimes we don't understand. But God has a plan and everything works within his plan and time. God will ease your pain and those precious memories will get you through the sad times. May God Bless you!
Timothy Fitzgerald
September 13, 2010
My thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Denise Morris
September 13, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
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Gary & Liz Shifflett
September 12, 2010
Diane
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 12, 2010
Kim, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. Thinking of you.
Love,
Linda Brown
Troy, Virginia
Terri Corcoran
September 12, 2010
Kim, I am sorry for the loss of your grandfather. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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