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Charles “Sam” Sammuel Shaffer

Date of Death: May 12, 2018

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Wednesday 5/16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Thursday 5/17, 1:00 pm

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Cemetery
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
305 E Boscawen St
Winchester, VA 22601
Thursday 5/17

Celebration of Life Reception to follow interment:
Greenwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
809 Greenwood Road
Winchester, Virginia

Charles “Sam” Sammuel Shaffer, Jr., 72, of Winchester, Virginia died Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Winchester Medical Center.

Mr. Shaffer was born in 1945 in Loudoun County, Virginia, the son of the late Lavina Lou and Charles Sammuel Shaffer, Sr. He was a retired employee of VDOT and Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority. Mr. Shaffer was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, working in his yard, gardening and fishing.

He married Alice Evelyn Cockrill on October 9, 1967 in Vienna, Virginia.

Surviving with his wife of 50 years are his sons, Charles Sammuel Shaffer, III (Donna) of Winchester, Virginia, Carl Nelson Austin (Michelle) of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia; grandchildren, Dianna, Sammuel and Kimberly Shaffer, Unity, Emily, Chance and Sky Austin; great grandchildren, Addy Cook, Maddie Harden, and Zachary Shaffer; sister, Barbara Ball of Martinsburg, West Virginia; and brothers, Roy Shaffer of Winchester, Virginia and Richard Shaffer of Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Along with his parents, Mr. Shaffer is preceded in death by his son, Bryan Allen Shaffer and brothers, Gene Shaffer and William Shaffer.

The family will receive friends from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday evening at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1 pm on Thursday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Pastor Alan Morrison officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia. A celebration of life reception will follow the interment at Greenwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 809 Greenwood Road, Winchester, Virginia 22602.

Serving as pallbearers will be Billy Middleton, Sam Rinker, Buddy Rinker, Bobby Newcomb, Todd Shaffer, and Scott Shaffer.

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Wednesday 5/16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Thursday 5/17, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
305 E Boscawen St
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Thursday 5/17

Celebration of Life Reception to follow interment:
Greenwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
809 Greenwood Road
Winchester, Virginia

Charles “Sam” Sammuel Shaffer, Jr., 72, of Winchester, Virginia died Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Shaffer was born in 1945 in Loudoun County, Virginia, the son of the late Lavina Lou and Charles Sammuel Shaffer, Sr. He was a retired employee of VDOT and Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority. Mr. Shaffer wasContinue Reading

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peggy stephan left a message on May 25, 2018:
I certainly hold you as a special friend for all my life--enjoying our coffee with Dinah every morning before work at herndon village so many special memories of those days Fly high my friend
Lynette left a message on May 22, 2018:
My sincere condolences to the Family, The Bible tells us about the hope for all who die. John 5:28,29. The Resurrection!You will see your love one again ! I hope this Bible Truth brings you peace and comfort as it has for me.flohrthurmont
Annie E Lewis (Annie Mason) left a message on May 21, 2018:
I was just going thru the obituaries to find someone that passed and I came across cousin Sam Shaffer, I'm saddened that we are family and I didn't even know this had happened, .It's sad the way our families have become, I've seen and met Sam year's ago, I can only remember him, Gene, and Sammy the dad, I love my families so much, And it's so Sad that thing's are the way they are, GODBLESS u Sam, GODBLESS u Alice, My PRAYERS are with u, Sorry that I didn't know anything about this, thank u
Cathy Cox left a message on May 17, 2018:
Thinking of you and your family through this sad time. May you rest in peace Sam.
Jesse Johnson left a message on May 16, 2018:
Remembering Sam and Alice from Herndon Apts. Doing plumbing there and getting to know Sammie talhking together . He was a good man
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Lynette left a message on May 16, 2018:
My sincere condolences to the family. The Bible tells us of a time when we will see our loved ones who have died on Earth! John 5:28,29. The Resurrection! They will be brought back to life! Just as Jesus raised Lazuras, he will do on a grand scale! We know this to be true for the author of the Bible , Jehovah God cannot lie. Titus 1:2
Hannah Hoover left a message on May 16, 2018:
Always had a smile on his face. You’ll be missed.
Hannah Hoover left a message on May 16, 2018:
An extended part of our family for years. Our Herndon Village Days have forever changed our lives. So many long time friendships made in those few years. The highs along with the lows. Halloween parties, barbecue’s and Fishing all shared. Sam loved to work with his hands. I remember the furniture he worked so hard on. My heart weighs heavy beside you Alice. You’ve shared so many years together. Peace be with you as you lay him to rest.
Peggy stephan left a message on May 16, 2018:
What great times at Herndon Village Memories of so many times with our families and residents. You and Alice and Brian and chucky will always be a part of my hearts. Sympathy to Alice and family. Love Pegggy. Can’t be there out of town
Billy Middleton left a message on May 16, 2018:
Sammy u was definitely one of a kind n by kind that was your heart u are with out a dout one of the best men in my life you have tought me much an some stuff you might not eveb known you did but u are truly gonna be missed by many love ya man untill we meet in again
Bill & Robin Kerns left a message on May 15, 2018:
Sam you will be missed. Always have a twinkle in your eyes & a smile on your face.
Wendy Gant Abel left a message on May 15, 2018:
So sorry for your loss..... Sending "HUGS" and prayers for everyone at this most difficult time.....
Denise Shaffer left a message on May 15, 2018:
I will always remember your smile, warm hugs, and the best sense of humor ever. I love you Uncle Sammy <3
Unity Austin left a message on May 15, 2018:
I’ll never forget the way you would comfort me and make me feel so much better with a hug. I love you so much Grandpa ❤️ Gone but never forgotten. Fly high beautiful angel, until we meet again.
Brenda middleton left a message on May 15, 2018:
Sending my prayers and condolence to the family Sammy was a great man he was loved and going to he deeply missed
Brenda middleton left a message on May 15, 2018:
Love sitting and listening to the story's he use to tell
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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