Richard Arlen Shiflett

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Margaret A. Shiflett, brother, Kenneth his wife Lenora, brother Cecil Shiflett, brother James Nelson Shiflett, sister Dorothy and her husband Bob Shifflett and sister Joanne Hester.

He is survived by his daughter Ivy L Capar her husband Allan, grandchildren, Paulina M. Capar, Wesley Arlen Capar, sister-in-law Bess Shiflett and many nieces and nephews.

Richard grew up in the White Hall and Crozet area. He was a veteran of the Korean war. He worked at Acme Visible Records for 39 years in Crozet and Louisa before retiring as assistant Plant Manager. He also worked nights and weekends all over Charlottesville fixing printing presses and after he retired, he worked at Mint Printing.

Richard loved UVA sports and he and Margaret had season tickets to the football and basketball games for many years and would even travel to see their Cavaliers play.

While working at Acme he was on the bowling, softball and golf teams. He loved to play sports, water ski, horseshoes, volleyball and had a great basketball shot for his sizes( nickname Short One). His favorite was golf, which he played as much as he could and wherever he could. He belonged to many golf clubs over the years including Swannanoa CC, Greene County CC, Staunton CC and Old Trail CC. He was also a lifetime member of the Crozet Hunt Club.

He was always a jokester and loved recounting stories of his childhood shenanigans always ending with a chuckle.

Special thanks to George and Sybil, Peggy and Butch, Jeff and his wonderful neighbors who helped him and Margaret through good and bad. Rosewood Village Team- Jenny, Krisshan and all the amazing dedicated people who work there and Trinity Hospice who came in and helped with his final care. We will always be grateful to those who supported and cared for him these last few years.

Visitation will be from 12:00pm-1:00pm, Saturday, February 22, 2025 with a 1:00pm service at Teague Funeral Home, 2260 Ivy Road, followed by burial at Holly Memorial Gardens, 3251 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be make to Alzheimer and Dementia foundations or Trinity Hospice.