Robert Elmer Shaffer Obituary
We announce the death of Robert Elmer Shaffer of Northport, Alabama, who passed away on June 12, 2026, at the age of 88. Robert will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Elmer Shaffer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, E. T. Shaffer and Ruby McGraw Shaffer. He is survived by: his wife Mikiel Shaffer; his sons, Michael T. Shaffer "Mike" and Robert B. Shaffer "Brad"; his siblings, Jackie Sharp, Delores Chastine, Linda Quarles, Sally Davis, Larry Shaffer and Wayne Shaffer; his granddaughters, Amanda Reece and Heather Gunter; and his great grandchildren, Kloe Mitchell, Hayzlee Reece and Kalea Gunter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Northport Methodist Church or Hospice of West Alabama.
