Earnie-Shavers-Obituary

Earnie Dee "Acorn" Shavers

Aug 31, 1944 – Sep 1, 2022 (Age 78)

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BORN
August 31, 1944
DIED
September 1, 2022
AGE
78

Obituary

Mr. Earnie Dee Shavers, 78 of Roanoke, VA, an extraordinary boxer who competed between 1969 and 1995, transitioned to eternal rest and peace on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Earnie Shavers, was born August 31, 1944 in Garland, Alabama, a son of Curtis and Willie Bell Herbert Shavers, and grew up...

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one of the best an honour to have known him a true Gent and great Boxer

Condolences to the Shavers' family. May your heavenly Father comfort you and grant to peace of mind and heart to cope.

So appreciative of the Sunday afternoon Earnie spent with me in Kingston while preaching at a Pentecostal church 30 years ago.... Earnie was a great friend that helped me reboot my life in a better direction. Forever grateful to this man. John Purich Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Earnie attended one of my amateur fights in Youngstown. Ohio. After I won he came into the dressing room and congratulated me. It was an honor and something I will never forget. Rest In Peace Mr Shavers.

To the family, many, many friends, and fans of Mr. Earnie Shavers fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Earnie Shavers was a legendary heavyweight boxer known for his knockout punch who fought Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes. He had many contributions to his community. May the love and the special memory you shared with him show just how much your life was touched by him. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope...

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.

I will always remember his spiritual message ( The man with many rooms).

My sympathy to Ernie's family and friends. I remember him coming over to my house and autographing a boxing poster when i was young. He truly is a champion and I will never forget him. RIP Ernie. Will always love and remember you.