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John Michael Shifflett

1934 - 2012

BORN

1934

DIED

2012

John Shifflett Obituary

John Michael Shifflett, 78, of Brisbane, Australia, formerly of Middletown, Virginia, died on Monday, November 19, 2012, at his home.

He was born in Stephens City on August 30, 1934, son of the late Ethel and Aaron Shifflett.

John is survived by his brother, Donald Shifflett of Mountain Falls, and Bonnie Collette of Front Royal.

John's sisters, Virginia Andrews and Ann Masters, both of Middletown, preceded him in death.

John married Diane Watts in 1955. She preceded him in death.

John and Diane are survived by their daughters, Monica Runnels of Livingston, Texas, April Diehl of Strasburg, Melissa Cook of Hamilton, Georgia, and son Frederick (Willie) Shifflett of Frederick County.

Their son, John Michael Shifflett, Jr., preceded him in death. John and Diane have six grandsons, and three granddaughters.

John was married to Coralea Kilby and was the stepfather of Jeri Hamman and Jeffrey Hamman.

John is survived by his wife, Ann Shifflett and stepdaughters, Kim Alder and Heather Branagan, all of Brisbane, Australia. He and Ann have five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

He is greatly missed by his family, extended family of numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, as well as many friends.

A service was held in Australia. A memorial service for his family and friends will be held in Virginia at a later date.

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Published by Northern Virginia Daily from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2012.
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You are in our thoughts & prayers. Love, Martha Marchand, Mark & Marcy Roszelle

Martha Marchand

December 10, 2012

Love you Uncle Johnny. Give Mom a hug when you meet her in Heaven. xoxoxox

Jennifer Andrews Bentle

December 9, 2012

What a shock to read about Uncle Johnny's death in the newspaper obituaries. I sure did love Uncle Johnny and am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Heidi and I send our love to Uncle Johnny's family in Australia and all of our cousins in Virginia, Georgia, and Texas. May God bless Uncle Johnny's arrival in Heaven and continue to watch over his family on Earth. I love you Uncle Johnny and will continue to reflect on all the times our families spent together while we were growing up. May God bless you all and heal your hearts and sorrow through time.

Jennifer Andrews Bentle

December 9, 2012

To the family of John Michael he was so good to me when we were younger although he was 10 years older I truly loved this man and all of his children but life goes on My prayers go out to all of his family God Bless You John Michael

Nancy Keeler-Scott

December 7, 2012

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