Philip John Shafer, age 84, of Marlinton, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Reston Hospital Center in Reston, Virginia.
Born May 10, 1937, at Marlinton, he was a son of the late Walter Frederick and Mary Virginia Wotring Shafer.
Philip was a retired truck driver and farmer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Fred, Thomas, Joe and Jack; and a grandson, Garret Clark.
He is survived by his daughters, Philena Horton, Philippa Shafer, Philissa Taylor (Steve), and Philanie Jiles (Ryan); son, Michael Shafer; sisters, Mary Lee Roy and Patricia Carter; brother, Bill Shafer; grandchildren, Hillary, Jesse, Philip, Allison, Hannah, Bradley, Cade, Conner and Ryder; and a great-grandchild, Bennett.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 3 to 6 p.m. at VanReenen Funeral Home.
In keeping with his wishes, the body was cremated.
Philip Shafer
