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Jesse Shaffer Obituary
Jesse Ford Shaffer PORTSMOUTH - Jesse Ford Shaffer passed away Oct. 11, 2008. A native of Tucker County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Bedford A. and Goldie C. DeMoss Shaffer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II - Pacific Theater. He had retired from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a nuclear welder. Survivors include his two daughters, Valerie A. Simpson of Smithfield and Denise Cumbia of Portsmouth; one brother, Troy Shaffer of Orlando, Fla.; and five grandchildren, Freddie Simpson and Sherry Steinhart, Matthew and Michael Jr. and Chris Cumbia; two great-grandchildren, Evan Simpson and Nicholas Cumbia. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Harrell & Hill Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Joy Sorbello
October 15, 2008
To Shaffer Family,
Would like to extend my prayers to you and all the family. Your father was a wonderful man and I thoroughly enjoyed caring for him. He always had a kind word to say. He will truly be missed.
Kanika Blunt
October 14, 2008
To the Shaffer Family:
I enjoyed working with MR. Shaffer and will truly miss him. May God bless you all. You are in my thought and prayers.
Louann Youngen
October 14, 2008
I enjoyed working with Mr. Shaffer and will miss him dearly. The family is in my thoughts and prayers in your time of need.
Linda Horton
October 13, 2008
He always brightened my day. I loved his quiet personality and will miss him so much. I pray that God will comfort you all.
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