John W. Shafer, 78 - Spencer

(10/31/2012)
John W. Shafer, 78, of Spencer, West Virginia, died at 4:28 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2012, in the Roane General Hospital, Spencer, after an extended illness.

He was born October 21, 1934, in Harper District, Roane County, a son of the late John Wesley and Rebecca Moore Shafer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant twin children; brother, Kenneth Shafer; and sister, Maxine Abner.

Mr. Shafer was a retired welder.

Survivors include a daughter, Yvonne Wright of Spencer; sons, Eric Shafer of Cleveland, OH and Dale Shafer of Parma, OH; sister, Janet Miller of Reedy; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

There will be no service or visitation.

John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed online at   taylorfuneralhomeinc.com