James “Otis” Shifflett, 83, of Stanardsville passed away November 1,
2007.

He was born on June 24, 1924/ in Greene County. Otis was the son of the late Jesse James Shifflett and Katie Blanche Knight Shifflett.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Taylor and Dorothy Lamb; one brother, Junior Shifflett.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marjorie Mae Frazier Shifflett; three sons, James Shifflett and his wife, Faye of Ruckersville, Wade Shifflett and his wife, Brenda of Stanardsville, Jeffery Shifflett and his wife, Brenda of Schuyler; two daughters, Linda Price and her husband, Gary of Barboursville, Wendy Morris and
her husband, Ronnie of Stanardsville; one brother, Vernon Shifflett of North Garden; four sisters, Ruby Roach, Bernice Deane both of Stanardsville, Marie Drumheller of Charlottesville, Doris Shifflett of Rockville, Maryland; 11 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 3 step-great grandchildren; special friend, Lee Morris; numerous other family members and friends.

Otis was retired from Crouse-Hinds. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed coon hunting and talking with his family and friends about hunting.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Ryan Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Evergreen Church of the Brethren with Rev. C. C. Kurtz and Johnny Roach officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Greene County Rescue Squad and the Greene County Sheriff’s Department.

Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.