Billy E. Shaffer passed from this life on July 18, 2020. Bill was born in Van Buren, AR on January 23, 1936. As a child, he spent his summers visiting family in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. He served in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of the University of Arkansas. He lived in Fort Smith, AR for the majority of life and was a member of First Baptist Church. For 32 years, Bill taught history at Northside High School and for several years coached the golf team there. An avid golfer all his life, Bill and his wife returned to South Texas for the warm winters that allowed him to hit the links year ‘round. Bill enjoyed sharing his love of golf and travel with his greatest love - his family.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Shaffer and Jewel (Moses) Shaffer. He is survived by Norma, his wife of 64 years. Survivors also include his three daughters, Rochelle Loewen, Vickie Spicer and husband Dale, Renee Campbell and husband Philip. Bill’s grandchildren include Adam Spicer and wife Chasity, Josh Loewen and wife Callie, Jason Spicer, Emily Loewen, and Colin Campbell. Bill is also survived by his great-grandsons, Gabriel and Ethan Spicer.
Public viewing will be from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. The Funeral Service will be at Edwards Chapel in Fort Smith on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10:00 A.M.. There will be a private burial at the Fort Smith National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you send donations to the following: Heart of Hospice Foundation, 1401 South Waldron Road, Suite 201, Fort Smith, AR 72903.
