M. Paul Shaffer Jr.

M. Paul Shaffer, Jr. (Paul) Beloved Husband, Daddy, and Poppy M. Paul Shaffer, Jr. (Paul) of Dale City, Virginia went Home to be with His Lord on November 13, 2022. Paul was born on June 30, 1938 in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio to M. Paul and Bernice Shaffer. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marlyn Payne. Paul served in the United States Air Force from November 1961 through November 1965, after which he was in the reserves for two years serving his country. He worked for Delta Airlines for 34 years, retiring as a Supervisor in 1993. Paul enjoyed listening to, and playing, gospel music. He loved playing his organ and guitar. He spent countless hours “practicing” old hymns with his family and friends and led a group of singers and musicians for a gospel sing at church. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Carolyn J. Shaffer. Also surviving Paul are three children: a daughter, Sonya Bryce; a daughter, Tammy (Jon) Schulte; and a son, Gregory (Shauna) Shaffer; five grand-daughters: Rachel Bryce, Rebecca Schulte, Kylie Shaffer, Eliana Shaffer, and Livia Shaffer; four grand-sons: Austin (Sarah) Schulte, Aaron Schulte, Evan Schulte, and Brenden Shaffer; and his first great-grandchild who is on the way. He is also survived by one sister, Judi (John) Combs and many nieces and nephews. Paul was a wonderful husband, an awesome Daddy to his three children, and a fun and loving Poppy to his grandchildren. He liked to joke around with his family and friends, with a playful grin and mischievously twinkling eyes. He would say, “Glad you got to see me!” He was so right! He will be missed by all who were blessed to have had him in their lives, but he will live forever with the Lord and in our hearts. Our immense loss is Heaven’s gain. Services are scheduled for Thursday November 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Montclair Tabernacle Church of God, 16120 Dumfries Road, Dumfries, Virginia. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment will be on Saturday November 19, 2022 at the Pratt Cemetery, Newburg, West Virginia.

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M. Paul Shaffer Jr.

November 13, 2022