Cecil Shiflett, 86, of Stephens City, Virginia, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017, at his home.
Mr. Shiflett was born in 1930 in Albemarle County, Virginia, the son of the late Grover C. and Elva R. Shiflett. He was a graduate of Crozet High School, Class of 1950. Mr. Shiflett was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he was a Tech Sergeant and served during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles after 35 years as a Senior Investigator. Mr. Shiflett loved to golf, do woodworking, and was an avid Redskins fan. He was a past Worshipful Master of Lafayette Masonic Lodge #137 in Luray, Virginia, and a current member of the Winchester Hiram #21 Masonic Lodge in Winchester, Virginia. He had also become a 33rd Degree Mason. Cecil had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 20 years. His greatest passion was his family, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren.
Mr. Shiflett married Bessie Farish on September 30, 1950, in Crozet, Virginia.
Surviving with his beloved wife of 66 years is daughter, Bonny Combs (Jim) of Stephens City, Virginia; grandchildren, Jeremy Combs (Jennifer) and Kyle Combs, both of Stephens City, Virginia; great-grandchildren, Hope and Paige Combs of Stephens City, Virginia; sister, Dorothy Shifflett of Batesville, Virginia; and brother, Richard Shiflett (Margaret) of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Mr. Shiflett was preceded in death by sister, Joann Hester and brothers, Kenneth and Nelson Shiflett.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Pastor Jim Fuller will be officiating. A time of food and fellowship will immediately follow the service in the Omps Reception Center at Omps Amherst Chapel. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please do a kind deed for a neighbor or friend in memory of Cecil. Donations in memory of Cecil also may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia 22601.