4-1-2014 Robert Shuffett

Dr. Robert Lilburn Shuffett, Green County, KY Dr. Robert L. Shuffett, age 91, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday at the Campbellsville Retirement Home in Campbellsville, KY.

The sad news of the passing of Dr. Robert Shuffett came this morning from a phone call from his sons, Stan and Don to Frank Davis. Robert Shuffett was a Master Tournament Player who actively played the tournament circuit for over 65 years. A lifetime ACF member and generous supporter of checkers. We celebrated and recognized his checker achievements as our “Tournament Honoree” at the 2011 Southern States Open in Lebanon, TN. Frank Davis, president of Tennessee Checker Association presented Mr. Shuffett a plaque for publishing several classic checker books and a lifetime of playing and promoting checkers. Mr. Shuffett is best known for these classics: “World Class Checkers” (match games for the World Title - Marion Tinsley vs Asa Long 1985, and his 2nd match, Marion Tinsley vs Don Lafferty 1987) Each match was 40 games. Copyright/published by Robert L. Shuffett 1988, 94 pages. Considered one of the greatest match books ever written with mind-boggling play; His “Checkers, The Tinsley Way” “CTTW” (All Tinsley's Games), by Robert L. Shuffett, M.D. published 1982, p 173. A Classic, the games of the greatest players of all time. Master Players dote over this book because it gives Marion Tinsley's 10+ moves into all 144 restricted 3-Move Openings, these games are a study in excellence... again, mind boggling checkers; and his co-author, “America's Best Checkers - an encyclopedia of modern play” (Tinsley v Hellman) by Tom Wiswell and Robert L. Shuffett, published 1957, p 177. Robert was a championship competitor and definitely won his share of matches and tournaments, but a modest individual who often shared checker strategy and correct published play with other players after the match. He was always genuine, friendly, and likeable. Everyone who knew him as a friend or checker player would agree, you can't meet a greater friend or a finer checker player than Robert Shuffett. He leaves a huge void in our grand ole game and will be truly missed. Wednesday Morning, April 2, 2014

I want to share a beautiful little video with you that Bobby Rice sent me the link. It was produced by KET which is Kentucky’s statewide public television network that provides PBS programming and educational services. This interview was filmed around Dr. Shuffett’s 91st birthday in 2013.

This gives you a more personal appreciation of our Dr. "Doc" Shuffett. No one could write this... you must view the video to see what a genuinely humble person he was. We are so fortunate to call him our friend and an ACF checker player member. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PIw3GLG2134

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Dr. Robert L. Shuffett, Green County, KY (1922-2014)

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Church of Christ Spurlington Road. He was a Medical Doctor from 1946 to present. He was a WWII Veteran having served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as a Medical Officer-Captain. A member of the American Legion Rod Lowe Post #124 and the James L. Pruitt V.F.W Post #5813, and was an avid checker player. He was a native of Green County, the son of the late Vernonn Shuffett and Pearl Dowell Shuffett. His marriage to Janice Rose Egbert spanned some 30 years, until her death in 1976. He leaves 19 direct living descendants. posted on 2014-04-01 Lexington Herald-Ledger

Dr. Robert L. Shuffett, age 91, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday at the Campbellsville Retirement Home in Campbellsville, KY.

Funeral service will be held at 1pmCT, Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY. The family requests visitation 4pm-8pmCT, Wednesday April 2, 2014 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT on Thursday until time of service, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old U.S. 68, Campbellsville, KY.

Pallbearers: Brad Shuffett, Brandon Phillips, Landon Shuffett, Edward Price, Ron Benningfield, Doug Hall, and Vern Shuffett.

Honorary pallbearers: Green River Primary Care Center staff, Golden Living Center-Green Hill Staff; Jane Todd Crawford Hospital Staff, Dr. Kenneth J.S. DeSimone, Ed Farris, Charlotte Churry, and Beverly Buchanon.

Dr. Robert L. Shuffett, M.D, Green County, KY (1922-2014)

He was the son of the late Vernon Shuffett and Pearl Dowell Shuffett. He was born on December 19, 1922, in Green County, KY, and departed this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Campbellsville, Taylor County, KY, at the age of 91 years, 3 months, and 13 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Church of Christ Spurlington Road. He was a Medical Doctor from 1946 to present. He was a WWII Veteran having served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as a Medical Officer-Captain. A member of the American Legion Rod Lowe Post #124 and the James L. Pruitt V.F.W Post #5813, and was an avid checker player.

Dr. Shuffett united in marriage to Janice Rose Egbert in 1946 who preceded him in death on August 11, 1976.

Survivors include the following:

Three sons and two daughters-in-law: Mel and Emma Shuffett; Stan and Connie Shuffett; and Don Shuffett all of Greensburg, KY
One brother: Vernon "Babe" Shuffett of Florence, Alabama.
Eight grandchildren and their spouses: Laura and Ron Benningfield, Melane and Doug Hall, and Carrie Shuffett all of Campbellsville, KY; Brad and Donna Shuffett, Janice and Edward Price, Kiley Shuffett, and Landon Shuffett all of Greensburg, KY; and Brandon and Abby Phillips of Bowling Green, KY
Eight great grand children
A brother: Vernon "Babe" Shuffett of Alabama
and a host of other relatives and friends

Dr. Shuffett was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sara Jane Shuffettt Mullis; two brothers and sisters, Garnett Shuffett, Joffre Shuffett, Alice Pearl Shuffett Stone, and Mildred Shuffett Gardner.

Donations can be made to Gideon Bibles or Hosparus of Green River and can be made at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home.

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The Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, in charge of arrangements.

This story was posted on 2014-04-01 17:44:06

The Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home Obituary:

Dr. Robert L. Shuffett

Born:

12/19/1922

Died:

04/01/2014

Visitation:

Family request visitation from 4 until 8 Central time on Wednesday April 2, 2014 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7 AM Central time on Thursday until time of service.

Funeral Service:

Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM Central time Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home.

Interment:

Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

O B I T U A R Y

Robert L. Shuffett, M.D.

Dr. Robert L. Shuffett of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Vernon Shuffett and Pearl Dowell Shuffett, was born on December 19, 1922 in Green County, Kentucky, and departed this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He was 91 years, three months, and 13 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Church of Christ Spurlington Road. He was a Medical Doctor from 1946 to present. He was a WWII Veteran having served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as a Medical Officer-Captain. A member of the American Legion Rod Lowe Post #124 and the James L. Pruitt V.F.W Post #5813, and was an avid checker player.

Dr. Shuffett united in marriage to Janice Rose Egbert in 1946 who preceded him in death on August 11, 1976.

Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law: Mel and Emma Shuffett, Stan and Connie Shuffett, and Don Shuffett all of Greensburg; eight grandchildren and their spouses: Laura and Ron Benningfield, Melane and Doug Hall, and Carrie Shuffett all of Campbellsville, Brad and Donna Shuffett, Janice and Edward Price, Kiley Shuffett, and Landon Shuffett all of Greensburg, Brandon and Abby Phillips of Bowling Green; eight great-grandchildren; a brother: Vernon "Babe" Shuffett of Alabama; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

Dr. Shuffett was also preceded in death by a daughter: Sarah Jane Shuffett Mullis; two brothers and two sisters: Garnett Shuffett, Joffre Shuffett, Alice Pearl Shuffett Stone and Mildred Shuffett Gardner.

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The funeral services for Dr. Robert L. Shuffett will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Chris Clark will be officiating.

Visitation is requested from 4 until 8 P.M., Wednesday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7 A.M., Thursday until time of the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Hosparus of Green River or the Gideon Bible Fund, which can be made at the funeral home.

PALLBEARERS:

Brad Shuffett Brandon Phillips Landon Shuffett

Edward Price Ron Benningfield Doug Hall Vern Shuffett

HONORARY PALLBEARERS:

Green Co. Primary Care Center Staff

Golden Living Center-Green Hill Staff

Jane Todd Crawford Hospital Staff Dr. Kenneth J.S. DeSimone

Ed Farris Charlotte Curry Beverly Buchanon

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