William Marion Shafer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Marion Shafer of Bedford, Texas, born in Denton, Texas, who passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Marion Shafer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, C. B. Martin and Daisy Allene Harris Shafer; and his siblings, Wanda Pulliam, Donnie Jo Vest, Shirley Glass, Becky Shafer, Ardean Shafer, Bobby Shafer and Ronnie Shafer.
He is survived by: his wife Donna Mayfield; his children, Brian Shafer and Jennifer Shafer (John Robertson); his stepchildren, Ralph E., Angel Mayfield, Jeffery S. Mayfield, Nathan, Amanda Mayfield, Deanna and Phillip Parker; his sister D. Ann Pearson; his grandchildren, Stella Robertson, Roderick D. Mayfield, Stormie, Johnathan Prewitt, Norman R. Prewitt, James W. Prewitt, Monica, Michael Cheves, Miranda N. Mayfield, Amy R. Gonzales, Michael T. Mayfield, Alyssa, Ryan Vaughan, Connor and Cadence Mayfield; and his great grandchildren, Maddox, Kinsley, Jeremiah Cheves, Melanie, John Poole, Elizabeth M. Poole, Emery N. Atreus, Nathan W. Mayfield, Gabriel, Mateo Gonzales, Benson R. Vaughan, Jackson R. Vaughan and Wrenliegh R. Vaughan. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
