Jimmie H. Shafer, 76, of Waldron, passed away  Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Waldron

Health Care.

Born February 14, 1947 in Shelbyville, he was the son of  William H. Shafer and Dorothy Ellen (Cowins) Shafer. He married Bonnie (Holt) Shafer in May of 1971 and she preceded him in 1984. 

He then married Nancy (Folse) Shafer on July 26, 1997 and she survives.

Other survivors include 2 children- Ronnie Harold Shafer of Waldron, Elizabeth Lou Lewis (husband Lloyd) of Flat Rock; 3 stepchildren- Nicole Chidester (husband Jim) of Wisconsin, Katrina Bergdahl (husband Raymond) of Indianapolis, Joel Campbell Sr. (wife Deborah) of Indianapolis; 2 sisters- Peggy (Shafer) Crain of St. Paul, Crystal (Shafer) Shook of Waldron; 2 grandchildren- Braxton Savage & Bailey Savage; and 5 step grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse Bonnie, daughter Misty Shafer, and granddaughter Chyanne Shafer, and his beloved dog Brownie.

Mr. Shafer was a lifelong resident of this area, and attended Waldron High School.  He was a truck driver for Wheeler Corp., retiring after 40+ years of service.  He was a member of Waldron Baptist Church and American Legion Post #70, and was the union rep at Wheeler Corp.

Jimmie enjoyed fishing and camping, his driving job at work, and spending time with family and friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin St. St. Paul with burial in Van Pelt Cemetery. 

Friends may call on Saturday morning from 12:00 noon until the time of the service, at the funeral home.  

Memorial contributions can be made to OUR Hospice of South Central Indiana, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.