Joseph Shaffer

Joe R. Shaffer, 74, of Tilton passed away on September 28, 2009 at Vermilion Manor Nursing Home. Joe was born January 16, 1935 in Urbana, IL son of Joseph C. and Ora (Sinkes) Shaffer. He married Patricia Branham on January 26, 1969 in Danville. She preceded him in November of 2006. Survivors include daughters: Cris Shaffer, Tammy (Jim) Caputo, son Rick (Amelia) Shaffer; three stepchildren: Jeannie (Thomas) Watson & Connie Duckworth, Pamela Creamer; brother: Ron (Sharon) Shaffer; sister Phyllis Nightlinger; brother-in-law Bill Branham; special granddaughter Kaylee Turner; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, a son, a great granddaughter and two brother-in-laws; Richard Branham & C.J. Nightlinger. Joe was a 54 graduate of Danville High School and had worked as a tool & die maker at Danville Metal Stamping since 1953 and was currently working at FAMACO as a quality control supervisor where he has been for 30+ years. He enjoyed bowling. A Celebration of Josephs Life will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion St. Danville, IL with Pastor Marvin McCormick officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. Memorials may be made in Joes name to the American Cancer Society or the Vermilion County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com