William Thomas Shaffer III's obituary , Passed away on December 26, 2025 in Gainesville, Texas

William Thomas Shaffer III

December 26, 2025

Gainesville, Texas

William Thomas Shaffer III's obituary , Passed away on December 26, 2025 in Gainesville, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home

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William Thomas Shaffer III

December 26, 2025

Gainesville, Texas

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William Thomas Shaffer III Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 26, 2025, William Thomas Shaffer III (Gainesville, Texas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Thomas Shaffer Jr. and Evelyn Rae Johnson; his brother Richard Lloyd Shaffer; and his granddaughter Sophia Stephens. He is survived by: his wife Rebecca "Becky" Eileen Shaffer; his daughters, Michelle Richardson and Angela Shaffer; his former wife Marianne Shaffer; his stepchildren, Christina Pape, Cassadi, Cammi, Jaron, Mia, Stephen Stephens, Sonora, Sydnie, Isaac, Stefani, Lilyan, Joey Stephens, Madison, Desiree, Kyle Stephens, Fox, Ryker, Bellamy, Everly, Hollis and Sutton; and his sister Kathie Rae Shaffer.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your charity of preference.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home



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Dec 28

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Carroll & Son Funeral Home
602 Lindsay St, Gainesville, TX 76240

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Dec 29

Funeral service

Carroll & Son Funeral Home
602 Lindsay St, Gainesville, TX 76240

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