Emerson Singletary "Terry" Shaffer, Jr.
Emerson Singletary "Terry" Shaffer, Jr.
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Born in 1947 to Emerson "Bill" Shaffer and Marjorie Zammit, Terry passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with his loving wife by his side.
A devoted Christian, Terry was a caring husband, Dad, and Papa. He served honorably in the
U.S. Army, retired from Exxon Mobil Refinery after 35 years, and was an avid amateur radio (HAM) operator. He lived for his Lord and Savior, his family, his country, his LSU football, and his son-in-law's epic tailgates.
Terry leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Dawn Zimmerman Shaffer; daughter, Kylie Harbin (Ian Scott); son, Brett Shaffer; grandsons Andrew and Ethan Harbin; and his sister, Janice Synstad (Dean).
He is preceded in death by his parents, Emerson (Bill) and Marjorie Zammit Shaffer, and a sister, Phyllis Ortego (Joe).
The funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Tuesday, July 29, at 11:00 am, with visitation at 10:00. Internment will follow at 2:00 pm at Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary.
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