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Randolph Shiflett Obituary
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marion Payne Shiflett; a brother, Grafton Ennis Shiflett; and a sister, Juanita Shiflett.
Mr. Shiflett was a retired locomotive engineer for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. He was a member of the United Transportation Union and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. He served with I Company, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division in Europe during World War II. He earned the combat infantry badge, the good conduct medal, and three battle stars including the bronze star.
Surviving are his son, Dr. Reginald B. Shiflett and his wife, Karin, of Cary, North Carolina; a daughter, Linda M. Wilberger, and her husband, Dorsey "Butch" Wilberger, of Charlottesville. Big Daddy took great pride in the fact that all six grandchildren and spouses are college graduates; Dr. Mark B. Shiflett, and his wife, Lori, of Wilmington, Delaware, Dr. Kimberly S. Fullenwider, and her husband, Greg, of Huntersville, North Carolina, Andrew Shiflett and his wife, Danyell, of Raleigh, North Carolina, Brian Wilberger and his wife, Robin, of Palmyra, Jeffrey Wilberger and his wife, Katina, of Arlington, and Kevin Wilberger of Charlottesville; five great-granddaughters, Ruby Emma Fullenwider, Meredith Sue Fullenwider, Dori Elizabeth Wilberger, Bailey Beverly Wilberger, and Abigail Helen Shiflett; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at Belmont Baptist Church, with the Reverend Greg Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, September 3, 2007, at Belmont Baptist Church.
Donations may be made to JAHH Corp, a family non-profit missionary organization, 728 Monticello Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may sign the register book at www.hillandwood.com.
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Mary Daughdrill (Russo)
September 3, 2007
Hi Linda, this is Kay Russo's daughter. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know my thoughts and prayers and wishes for peace are with you all during this difficult time.
Debra Kurre
September 3, 2007
May God give you comfort during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol McMillen
September 1, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Raymond & Peggy Taylor
September 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patricia Shiflett
September 1, 2007
Linda, Reggie and family, remember all the wonderful memories and may God bless and comfort you through these difficult days. Love, Frankie and Pat Shiflett
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