Robert Lester Shaffer

Robert Lester Shaffer, age 60, of Masontown, West Virginia, departed this life on Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home. 

Born on June 19, 1962, in Morgantown, he was a son of the late William Eugene and Thelma Irene (Saffle) Shaffer.  After graduating from Central Preston High School in 1980, he worked in construction and was a member of the Labor Local Union #379.  He was also a member of the “Badd Habitt Band” singing vocals and playing lead guitar - he enjoyed many adventures with the group over the years.  Robert also cherished his family and the time he spent with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Robert is survived by his wife, Shirley (Stull) Shaffer; three sons: Robert Shaffer, Jr. and wife Denise of Bruceton Mills, Roy Shaffer and wife Cara of Arthurdale, and Matthew Shaffer of Masontown; one brother: Jerry Shaffer of Kingwood; five grandchildren: Lexie, Abby, Blake, Noah and Parker, and great-grandchildren: Sage and River, as well as his beloved dog, Omar.    

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Jr., and a sister, Donna. 

Friends may call at Kingwood Funeral Home, 295 South Price Street, Kingwood on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 4 – 6 pm, and on Thursday, March 30 from 10:00 until the funeral hour. Funeral services will be conducted at Kingwood Funeral Home on Thursday, March 30 at 11:00 am with Pastor Rick Spiker officiating.  Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery (Pell Road). 

Personal condolences may be offered to the Shaffer family online at www.kingwoodfuneralhomewv.com.

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