Donald G. Shifflett
July 15, 1933 – Oct. 13, 2020
Donald Gowl Shifflett, passed peacefully at Augusta Health Center, Augusta County, VA on Oct. 13, 2020
Donald was born July 15, 1933 in Augusta County to the late Harry W. and Ruby Gowl Shifflett. Donald resided in Louisa Co with his wife of 66 years, Verna Jean Stovall Shifflett prior to moving to Augusta County at Legacy Assistant Living Complex. Donald served his country as an Airman in the Navy from 1951 to 1954. Honorable discharged with a National Defense Service Metal. Donald Retired from Occoquan Service Waste Water Plant as Manager. Donald was a member of Blue Ridge Shores Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and deacon.
Donald is preceded in death by two sons, David and Steven Shifflett; one sister Dorothy Moyers; two brothers Otis and David Shifflett.
He is survived by his wife, Verna Jean Stovall Shifflett; one son Donald L. Shifflett; his siblings Harry (Sonny) Shifflett (Kat), Carolyn Kontsis (Dino) of Louisa, VA; grandchildren Amanda Shifflett Medlin and husband of Ashville, NC, Eric Shifflett of Rutherfordton, NC; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A grave side service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 in Hillcrest Cemetery Louisa, VA with Dr. Steven Whetzel officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Blue Ridge Shores Baptist Church 1250 Firehouse Drive Louisa, VA 23093
Sorry to hear this news Don was a good man that I always looked up to.
Very sorry to hear of Uncle Don’s sudden passing. It wasn’t that long ago we were chatting on the phone. Life is fleeting, and precious! Aunt Jean, please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you.
Laura and Al Anderson