Benny Joe Shafer's Obituary
Benny Joe Shafer, Sr., 69, of Ramsey passed away at Decatur Memorial Hospital on Sunday, August 6, 2017.
Ben was born on July 3, 1948 in Decatur the son of Chalmer and Minnie Mae (Baker) Shafer. He married Connie Lou Summers on August 31, 1965 in Decatur. He was a union laborer out of Local #159.
Surviving are his wife Connie Lou; sons, Benny Shafer Jr. (Jennifer) and Douglas Shafer (Tracy); grandchildren, Joshua Shafer (Shelby), Heather Bock (Brandin), and Dylan Shafer; great-grandsons, Waylon Bock and Lucas Shafer; great-granddaughters, Emma Sue Shafer and River Mae Bock, and upcoming baby boy Shafer in October; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Max and Charles “Butch” and nephews Mark, Robert, and Frank.
Funeral Service to celebrate Ben’s life will be 12 Noon Wednesday August 9, 2017 in Second Church of God with Rev. Don Sutton officiating. Visitation will be 10 AM – 12 Noon Wednesday in the church. Private burial will be Thursday in Bolt Cemetery in Ramsey. Memorials are suggested to the family.
The family of Benny Joe Shafer, Sr. is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences and share memories with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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