Richard Henry Shifflett
"Pops"

Richard Henry Shifflett, 73, fondly known to his family and friends as
"Pops", died August 28, 2007 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

"Pops" was born December 29, 1933 in Charlottesville. He was the son of
the late Robert and Nancy Morris Shifflett.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Shifflett and four brothers, Ernest, Frank, Ed and Robert Lee Shifflett.

His is survived by seven sons, Roger Shifflett and his wife, Janet of
Louisa, Bennie Shifflett and his wife, Debbie of Ruckersville, Mike
Shifflett and his wife, Mona , Bucky Shifflett and his companion, Pat
Dudley, Doby Shifflett and his companion, Vickie Lynn all of Scottsville,
Richard Shifflett and his companion, Nicole Berry of Stanardsville, Buzzy
Shifflett of Charlottesville; two daughters, Sissie Shifflett and her
companion, Nenu Sprouse of Scottsville, Michelle Crawford and her
companion, Rick Morris of Gordonsville; longtime companion, Wanda Crawford
of Charlottesville; four sisters, Arlene Hensley, Vivian Shifflett, Annie
Shifflett all of Dyke and Hazel Scott of Charlottesville; two brothers,
John Shifflett of Dyke and Prentice Shifflett of Stanardsville; 23
grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a special pet, "Lucy" the dog; and
many other family members and friends.

Richard was retired from the City of Charlottesville after 18 years of
service.

"Pops" was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend.

The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Friday, August 31,
2007 at the Ryan Funeral Home.

A service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 1, 2007 at
Evergreen Church of the Brethren with Rev. C. C. Kurtz officiating.
Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

The family would like to especially thank you to a special caregiver,
Kathy Shifflett and special neighbors, Rennie and Brian. We appreciate
all that you did for "Pops."

Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.