Charles Simpson Shaffbower

Charles "Chuck" S. Shaffbower, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Chuck was 78 years old. He passed away at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Originally born in Deckerville, MI, Chuck lived many years in Lakeland, FL before moving to Bluefield, WV. He had a passion for deer hunting, operating heavy equipment, and truck driving. He was employed by Peavy Crushing, while living in Callahan, FL. Chuck was a dedicated husband, father, and papa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Charlie" and Nettie Shaffbower, a brother Jackie Shaffbower, a sister Bertie May Shaffbower, and grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia "Patti" Shaffbower, 6 children, Bobbie Shaffbower (Kevin Leisure), Jackie Campbell, Vicki Cuervo and husband Anthony, Rhonda Bell, Joey Sloan and wife Stacy, Kym Holland and husband Stephen, and bonus son Rick Hensley. Chuck leaves behind 12 grandchildren - Mitchell Campbell and wife Paige, Phillip Cuervo, Donnie Bell and finance Emily Smith, Gabby Leisure, Brandi Shaffbower, Christina Cuervo, Andrew Dowdy, Stephen Holland II, Alex Holland, Justiss Sloan, great grandson Hayden Campbell, brother Bill Shaffbower, mother in law Marcella Buzzo, brother in law Tony Buzzo and wife Valerie. Charles is also survived by his special uncle Ronnie and aunt Kathy Reed, uncle J.M. and aunt Eula Dorton, uncle Jerry and aunt Nancy Dorton as well as several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Heath Funeral Chapel in Lakeland, Saturday, October 9, 2021. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 5:45PM. Services will be held from 5:45PM to 6:30PM. Chuck will be missed by all his family and friends. He was our rock!! Until we meet again, our hearts are with you. We love you always!