Charles "Eddie" Edward Shifflett, 79, passed away at his home in Stanardsville, Virginia on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

Born December 23, 1937, in Albemarle County, he was the son of the late Reva M. and William C. Shifflett.

He is survived by two sisters, Doris Marie and her husband, Ralph Snow, of Earlysville, Betty Jane and her husband, Gary Hicks, of Dyke; four brothers, Wilmer E. Shifflett and late wife, Shirley, of Free Union, Leroy Shifflett and wife, Freda, of Free Union, Kenneth Shifflett of Stanardsville, Donald C. Shifflett and wife, Barbara, of Free Union, and honorary brother, Walter Shifflett of Ruckersville; 17 nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Eddie retired from ConAgra (Morton Frozen Foods) in Crozet. He served in the United States Army and was active in the American Legion, Military Honor Guard, 74th Firing Squad and member of VFW.He was much loved by his family and extended friends.He was a die-hard Dale Earnhardt sports fan with a room filled with memorabilia and enjoyed restoring classic cars.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Teague Funeral Home on Ivy Road in Charlottesville. The funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m.,Thursday, July 6, 2017, at the funeral home chapel with a burial to follow at Prize Hill Cemetery in Boonesville, Virginia.

Condolences may be offered online at www.teaguefuneralhome.com.

Submitted by Sam Clarke and Sue Critzer Hughes.