In Memory

James William Shiflett - Class Of 1954

 

Shiflett, James WilliamJames William Shiflett, 78, of Charlottesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Hospice House of Charlottesville.

Born March 20, 1937, he was the son of the late George and Dorothy Shiflett. He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Lacey Belew; nephew, Larry Belew; and brother, Shirley Shiflett.

James was a graduate of Albemarle High School. He worked for Acme and the U.S. government, and served for 10 years in the National Guard.

He is survived by two sisters, Marie Belew and her family, and Margaret Shiflett and her husband, Richard and their family; a sister-in-law, Pauline Shiflett, and her family; and his long time devoted companion, Freita Shifflett, and her children, Rory Shifflett and wife, Terry (daughters, Selena and Morgan), Lisa Farr and husband, Jason (and daughter, Sophie).

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Wingfield officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911, www.hopva.org.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com.

Submitted by Sam Clarke and Allen Carver