Harvey D. Shaffer - born: February 8, 1935 - died: June 23, 2020 - Age: 85 - Greenwell Springs, LA

HARVEY DALE SHAFFER OBITUARY | FEBRUARY 8, 1935 – JUNE 23, 2020
Harvey Dale Shaffer, a loving husband, father, father-in-law, Granpa "Harv", brother and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Central, LA on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at the age of 85. He retired from LA DOTD after almost 30 years of service. He was a longtime member of Blackwater United Methodist Church and helped design the current sanctuary. He also helped start CAYL, was a 3-time Louisiana State Checker Champion, loved singing Johnny Cash's song Burning Ring of Fire, was an avid jogger, and so much more. He is survived by his children Dennis R. Shaffer (Lucy), Brad Shaffer, Gail Shaffer Baugnon (John), and Greg Shaffer (Michelle); grandchildren Celeste, Brandon, Alicia (Buck), Joshua (Katie), Caleb, Samantha, Elijah, Denise, Brianna and Josiah; sister Gloria "Cooky" Coffey (Bill), sister Joyce Lilly (Roy), and sister-in-law Jean Osteen. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy Sue Baker Shaffer, his parents Colton Pennington Shaffer and Mary Frances Bridges Shaffer, his brother Vernon "Buck" Shaffer and his brother-in-law Billy Baker. A small private family service was held on Saturday, June 27th, 2020. He was buried at Blackwater United Methodist Church Cemetery. Special thanks to St. Joseph's Hospice and his loving and selfless caregivers Karen and Regina. In the care of Central Funeral Home. Published by The Advocate from Jun. 29 to Jul. 3, 2020 and Dignity Memorial.

Harvey was an American Checker Federation LIFE member.

Buddy Porta 06/30/2020
Dennis, Greg and the rest of the gang, I just found out Harvey passed away. I am so very sorry for your loss. Harvey was a good man, friend and boss. I will always remember him playing softball with the guys at Memorial Stadium. Out there he was not Harvey Shaffer, Road Design Engineer Administrator, but one of the guys playing (and winning) softball games in the DOTD Softball League. Good times and good memories. God bless Harvey and the whole family. Buddy