Charles C. Shiflet, Sr. Obituary (1924 - 2012)

Charles C. Shiflet, Sr. 87 Charles Clifford Shiflet, Sr., 87, a resident of Hinton, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Avante Nursing Home. Mr. Shiflet was born on November 2, 1924 in Hinton, and was the son of the late Roy H. and Annie Myers Shiflet. He retired from Excel Steel and was a longtime Boy Scout leader. He was a member of the West Rockingham Ruritan Club and enjoyed farming. He was also a member of the Mt. Bethel Church of the Brethren. On April 22, 1942, he married the former Fleta Bodkin who preceded him in death on May 21, 2001. Surviving are two sons, Charles C. Shiflet Jr. of Mt. Crawford, Bill Shiflet of Hinton; brothers and sisters, Frances Yannul, Harrisonburg; Juanita Smith, Dayton, Rodney Shiflet, Dayton; Donna Hartman, Dayton; June Counts, Harrisonburg; three grandchildren, Carissa Alexander, Cliff Shiflet, and Chris Shiflet; three great grandchildren, Sydney, Bradley, and Layne Shiflet. Mr. Shiflet was preceded in death by three brothers, Linwood Shiflet, Glen Shiflet and Roy Wayne Shiflet and one sister, Louise Ritchie. Reverends John Jantzi and Bill Garber will conduct a memorial service on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Bethel Church of the Brethren. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. Friends may call anytime at the McMullen Funeral Home. Friends may call anytime on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clover Hill Rescue Squad, 2100 Clover Hill Road, Dayton, Virginia 22821, Mt. Bethel Church of the Brethren, 8550 Robinson Road, Dayton, Virginia 22821 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.