Harold James Shaffer

Harold James Shaffer, 66, formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Charlotte, NC, on January 26, 2025. Harold was born in Charleston, WV, on July 5, 1958, to the late Shelby John Shaffer and the late Constance Joy Rollins-Shaffer-Farris. 

Raised by Shelby and Lela Tuttle-Shaffer, Harold was a 1976 graduate of Sissonville High School. Harold attended WVU from 1976 to 1978 where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He later received his AS degree in the field of electronics from Piedmont Virginia Community College and spent most of his career as a telecommunications worker.

Harold was kind-hearted and never met a stranger. He loved music, sports, and gardening. He enjoyed many sports and was a skilled basketball player in his younger days. He enjoyed WVU football and basketball and was a Carolina Panthers fan. He enjoyed growing vegetables and flowers which he would often give away at local nursing homes. He also volunteered with Meals-on-Wheels/Friendship Trays. 

Harold was preceded in death by his twin brothers Ronald and Donald and by his faithful dog Cubby. Harold is survived by his mom Lela Shaffer of Charleston, WV, and brothers George Farris of NC and John Shaffer of Charleston, WV.

A funeral service will be held at Elk Funeral and Cremation Service on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 2 pm with Pastor Ron McClung officiating and a visitation one hour prior (1 pm). Followed by a private burial at a family cemetery.

Elk Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to be serving Harold's family - with special thanks to Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in NC.