Austin Riley Schaffer

Austin Riley Schaffer

Austin Schaffer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 30 to May 2, 2008.
Funeral services for Austin Riley Schaffer, 25, of Hanceville will be Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 2 p.m. Garden City Church of God with interment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cullman. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Schaffer died Monday, April 28, 2008 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He was born on Nov. 7, 1982 in Cullman to Jimmy and Anita Schaffer of Athens.He was preceded in death by his grandmother Jackie Schaffer.Survivors include his wife Christina Schaffer; parents; one sister, Marcie Schaffer of Marion, N.C.; one brother, Trent Schaffer of Athens; grandparents, James and Annette Yates of Holly Pond and Charles and Marie Schaffer of Cullman.Visitation was Wednesday.

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May 7, 2008

Ashley Rouse posted to the memorial.

May 5, 2008

PAPA YATES posted to the memorial.

May 5, 2008

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Ashley Rouse

May 7, 2008

Christina, I am so sorry, be strong and God be with you.
Ashley, Brent, and Brayden Rouse

PAPA YATES

May 5, 2008

HI AUGIE, THIS I PAPA THE ONE WHO WAS ALWAYS MAKING YOU LAUGH WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE. YOU WOULD CALL ME FUNNY OR GOOFY PAPA. MEMA AND I ARE REALLY SAD BECAUSE YOU LEFT ALL OF US SO YOUNG. WE ARE DOING FINE AND CHRISTINA IS AS BEAUTIFUL AS WHEN YOU LEFT. LOOK FOR US WHEN WE GET TO HEAVEN, MAYBE WE CAN PLAY DIRTY SANTA LIKE WE DID EVERY CHRISTMAS AND YOU HAD SO MUCH FUN.

PAPA YATES

Our Kids

May 5, 2008

David Mayo

May 3, 2008

Jimmy, Anita and Family
I pray for God to give you encouragement, and strength in the coming days. Our hearts go out to you.
David and Mary Mayo

Kim Lovoy

May 2, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Perry Heatherly

May 2, 2008

May God bless and comfort your family in this time of great sadness.

Carlton Privett

May 1, 2008

Our Deepest Sympathy for all of Austin's family, Comfort from Gods word, St John 15:9 as the father hath loved me, so have l loved you:
continue ye in my love.

Sherman & Nelda Bailey

May 1, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Donna Roberts

May 1, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Lisa Howard

May 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy and prayers.

Gus and Cathy Tzoras

May 1, 2008

I can think of no words that would convey our sympathy on the loss of Austin. But, I know our Heavenly Father not only holds Austin in His arms but the family as well.
Gus Tzoras/ Truck 10654 RE Garrison

May 1, 2008

Christina and Family, we offer our deepest and heartfelt sympathy's for your enormous loss. Although we do not know you personally,we feel that we do through Tina. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now, and in the days ahead.

Myron & Betty Carter

Tony & Cindy Tecson

May 1, 2008

Jimmy and Anita, There are no words that can ease your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the two of you and with Christina.

Susan Whitley

May 1, 2008

Anita,

If I were there I'd give you a hug. As it is, I'm thinking of you and your family at this time.

Travis Nobinger

May 1, 2008

My prayers are with the Schaffer family and friends. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.

Pam Robinette

May 1, 2008

Jimmy, Anita and family my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Sincerely
Pam Robinette

Rusty,Gina & Shayla Day

May 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rhonda Hollie & Clint Varner

May 1, 2008

Our deepest sympathy & prayers are with the family. We are very sorry for you loss.

Rhonda, Hollie & Clint Varner

May 1, 2008

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family. We are very sorry for your loss.

May 1, 2008

Our Prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.

Alan and Kim Kerber

Bill Shotts

May 1, 2008

There is no way words can express by thoughts for your loss. May God be with you in this time of sorrow for the loss, and give you the guidance you need to move forward. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Robert Deese

May 1, 2008

My prayers are with this family. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Shirley Day

May 1, 2008

My deepest sympathy and prayers. Shirley Day (RN 3 West CRMC)

April 30, 2008

Christina and all family members...I cannot begin to imagine the turmoil you must feel. I pray that Almighty God will hold you so close in this tragic time. I will continue to pray for you. My heart goes out to each of you.

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