Richard Daniel Shaffett, a lifelong resident of Central, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 88. He was married to the love of his life, Bonnie Arnold Shaffett for 54 years. Born in Baton Rouge, LA to his loving parents; the late Levi and Edna (Long) Shaffett.
Richard will be greatly missed by his four children, Rickie (Terri), Todd (Leigh Anne), Rhett (Rhodes) and Jamie (Fiancé, Christopher), along with his eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Richard graduated in 1955 from Central High School before completing his business major at LSU.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70815 on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until service time.
