Glenn Robert Shifflett, 77, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Winchester Medical Center.
Glenn was born in 1938, in Winchester, Virginia, the son of the late Paul and Belva Shifflett. He was a graduate of James Wood High School Class of 1956, where he was a Drum Major with the James Wood Band. He was a propane delivery truck driver with Columbia Gas, retiring in 2003.
He was a very active member of the Church of Christ at Mountain View. He volunteered at the Food Bank in Winchester and was a member of the Ruritan for over 20 years. Glenn was in charge of the Ruritan Skirmish Food Stand since 2007 and loved to cook and add his special touches to the preparation of food. He was instrumental in building the outdoor gas BBQ at the Skirmish Stand. He also received the Tom Downing Award from the Ruritan. He was fondly remembered for being a drummer for Patsy Cline many years ago. Mr. Shifflett loved his gardens and animals especially his pals, Bo and Bugs. One of his greatest joys was playing with his grandbabies.
He married Maxine Fletcher on November 17, 1969, in Brunswick, Maryland.
Surviving with his wife are his daughters, Kimberly Sibert and husband, Gary, Jr., of Winchester, Denise Aikens of Bunker Hill, West Virginia; son, Dean Shifflett of Winchester; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth “Biz” Braghini and husband, Timothy, of Winchester; and brothers, Ray Shifflett and wife, Eva, of Stephens City, Paul “Eddie” Shifflett and wife, Glenna, of Winchester and Roger Shifflett of Stephens City; sister-in-law and niece, Susan and Natasha Gochar.
His daughter, Janet Sneckenberger and sister, Linda Broy, preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends on Monday, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, at Church of Christ at Mountain View, 153 Narrow Lane, Winchester, with Reverend Charles W. Doughty officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Frederick County, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Mountain View Christian Academy or Bible Bowl Team, c/o Minta Hardman, 153 Narrow Lane, Winchester, VA 22602.