William "Harvey" Shiflett Jr.

William "Harvey" Shiflett Jr.

William "Harvey" Shiflett Jr., 83, of Charlottesville, Virginia, departed this life on Friday, July 2, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Born in Greene County, Virginia, in 1927, to the late Pearl K. and William H. Shiflett Sr., he lived most of his adult life in Charlottesville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ulysses E. Shiflett, Ollie M. Shiflett, Isaac B. Shiflett; four sisters, Reba S. Gentry, Elsie M. Shiflett, Catherine S. Morris, Charlotte "Lottie" S. Lilly; and a granddaughter, Morgan K. Shiflett.

Harvey was a draftsman for the University of Virginia. Later in his years of service with the University, he was promoted to Superintendent of Building and Grounds for Blue Ridge Hospital. He served in that position until he retired.

He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army stationed in Germany.

Harvey is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nellie Catherine of Charlottesville; two daughters, Linda O'Neal and her husband, Gilbert, of Earlysville, Virginia, and Tammy Shiner and her husband, Douglas, of Palmyra, Virginia; a son, Glenn Shiflett and his wife, Laverne, of Stanardsville, Virginia; five grandchildren, Matthew Shiflett, Dorie Mallory, Brian and Stephanie O'Neal, and Joshua Shiner; seven great- grandchildren, three stepsons and their families, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

There will be a graveside memorial/burial service at Holly Memorial Gardens. Information regarding date and time will follow.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.