James Lavaughn Schaffer Obituary

In loving memory of James Lavaughn Schaffer of Jackson, Mississippi, who departed this world on August 23, 2025 at the age of 52. James Lavaughn leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though James Lavaughn has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Willie James Schaffer and Linda Faye Bishop.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home

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Fri

Sep 05

Visitation

Westhaven Funeral Home
3580 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39209

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Sep 06

Funeral service

Westhaven Funeral Home Chapel
3580 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39209

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Sep 06

Memorial service

Garden Memorial Park
8001 US 49, Jackson, MS 39209

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