John Paul Shaffer, age 33, a resident of Rt. 1 Volga passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 9, 2011at his residence. He was born August 30, 1978 in Fairmont, WV a son of Gary W. Shaffer of Boulder Community, Buckhannon, and Karen S. (Marteney) Shaffer of Volga. Also surviving
One sister: Traci Mason of Audra Rd. Buckhannon
One brother: Jason Shaffer and wife Constance of Philippi
niece and nephews: Samantha, Hunter, and Cody Mason
Grandmother: Mildred Marteney of Rt. 4 Buckhannon
John Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents: Paul Marteney, John and Alta Shaffer.
John Paul had worked as a lumber grader for Weyerhaeuser in Buckhannon and was a electrician. He was a Military Policeman for the 363rd Army Reserve in Grafton and was deployed twice to active duty. John Paul liked to be outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, and ginsenging.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi o Friday November 11, from 5-8 pm and on Saturday November 12 from 8 am- 2 pm the service hour with Rev. Randy Simms officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery with military honours being accorded.







We would like 2 express our sympathy 2 each and everyone of u, we r so very sorry 4 your loss of John Paul, he was such an attractive and such a nice young man, we pray that GOD will help u thru these difficult times ahead, he was loved by many, and he will b greatly missed, please take care and may GOD bless all of u and your family, with all our love, TOMMY AND BRENDA EVIX.
So so sorry for your loss.
For the family of John Paul, I am so sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you.
Dear Shaffer family, I am so sorry for your loss. Surely words cannot express the deepness of your sorrow. We will be praying for your comfort .
Shaffer Family,
We are so sorry to hear of you loss. I remember having John Paul in school he was always so pleasent. Will be thinking of you family during this time.
Terry and Luella Saffle
Dear shaffer,im very sorry about your loss
I'm so sorry for your loss. John Paul was a great guy and will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Im sorry for the loss of John Paul. He was one of my greatest friends when I lived at Century. I have so many great memories of him. He will be sadly missed.
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you .
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!! May GOD'S lOVE be with you all!!
John Paul and my son were such great friends in school. I have many wonderful memories of them staying at our house. he will always be remembered as a sweet guy
Gary, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sincerely, Jane
To: the shaffer family
I am very sorry for your loss, john was a good friend of mine whe we served in the army togetther as M.P.s I had just learned of your loss. I hadnt talked to john in a few years, he will be missed deeply..
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers
I was sorry to hear about John Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.