Seneca - George Cones Shaffer went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 28th, 2018. He was born in Columbus Ohio on December 14, 1921 to Henry Rockwell Shaffer and Lila Cones Shaffer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jan in April, 2010.
He moved to Miami, Florida as a young boy. He went on to attend Miami High School and the University of Miami. He loved to sing and was an active member in barbershop quartets in his younger years. He maintained his love of music throughout his life. A lifelong football fan, he followed the Hurricanes and the Miami Dolphins with great loyalty. He grew to support the Clemson Tigers as well. He loved the game of golf and played whenever he could throughout his life.
He, and his wife Jan moved to Port St. Lucie after his retirement and spent a number of years there until Jan’s passing and his subsequent move to The Residences of Park Place in Seneca, SC.
George’s greatest joy was the love of his family and friends. He never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone he met. He is survived by his son Thomas Shaffer, daughter-in-law Tracy Bryant, daughter Cyndi Poulter, son-in-law Jeff Poulter and children, Nicholas Poulter and Olivia Poulter, son Steve Shaffer and sons Ryan Shaffer and Scott Shaffer.
A service of “A Celebration of His Life” will be held at The Residences at Park Place, 115 Gillespie Rd, Seneca, SC 29678 on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019 @ 2:00 PM.
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