After graduating in 1969, from Highland Park High School in Dallas, TX, Surry went on to further his education at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Upon returning to Dallas, he attended and graduated from The University of Texas/ Arlington.
For 28 years, Surry enjoyed his career as a Broker in the insurance business, working with Ragland, Strother, and Lafitte, an insurance company in Dallas. In addition to handling commercial accounts, he specialized in Entertainment insurance. He was able to meet many varied and interesting people in the field of television, movies, and production, and frequently told great stories about his experiences. He truly liked what he did for a living, which is a blessing. Surry lived his life in service to others. He was a past Boy Scout troop leader, past president of the Dallas Founders Lions’ Club, and flew Angel Flights taking sick children and adults to and from hospitals. He was actively involved with Challenge Air and would provide a plane and his services as a pilot to give the “gift of flight” to children with special needs. Surry also enjoyed being a flight instructor over the last decade. He was a member and past vice president of the RFC Dallas Flying Club.
In his spare time, Surry enjoyed flying, reading, traveling, being around his family, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and experiencing new things in life. Surry was the one we went to for family advice. He was always a calm source to help us through family issues. Surry helped many in his community and in Dallas, with aid to recovery from addiction. Surry smiled easily and often, and he had a wonderful sense of humor. When he laughed so hard he giggled and shook, the rest of the room would have to laugh too. Those are the best memories. Surry was a kind, loving, sweet, intelligent, and compassionate brother, son, husband, father, and friend.
Surry suddenly and unexpectedly, passed away on August 6, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother-in-law, Bernard Smink (husband of Sallie). He is survived by his sons, Matthew Shaffer and Aaron Shaffer and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Cullen Shaffer, Lillian Shaffer, Violet Shaffer and Maddy Shaffer; sisters, Sallie Shaffer Moss and De Shaffer, and brother, Ben Shaffer and wife Marcille.
Surry was loved by many and he will be missed by many.
Rest in Peace, sweet Surry…
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