Vernie Nester Shifflett Obituary (1935

Vernie Nester Shifflett, 85, a resident of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his home. Mr. Shifflett was born on August 28, 1935 in the Rocky Bar area of Elkton and was a son of the late Franklin and Blanche Mowbray Shifflett. He retired from Dunham-Bush. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on automobiles. He loved his animals and was a loving, caring and forgiving person. On May 14, 1969, he married Kathryne Beatrice Shifflett who passed away on May 14, 2007. Surviving are his children, Richard "Rick" Ahles and wife Vicki of Dayton, Walter Ahles of Melrose, Kathryne Donovan of Dayton; foster daughter, Donna Manzella of Del Ray, Florida; grandchildren, Tracie Ahles, Monica Ahles, Billie Jo Griffith, Crystal Ahles; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Donald Donovan and was the last surviving member of his family. Pastor Jeff Ferguson will conduct a graveside service on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Mount Horeb Cemetery. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are required. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. at McMullen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to assist with burial expenses, McMullen Funeral Home, 5784 Greenmount Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.