James Nelson Shifflett, 90, of Unionville, Va. went home to be with Jesus and his beloved wife, Dorothy L. Shifflett, on February 15, 2021 at Accordius Health of Greene, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 9, 1930 to the late James Newman Shifflett and Kate Breeden Shifflett. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leon Shifflett and Phillip Shifflett; and one sister, Crystal Lamb; and grandson, Larry James Shifflett, Jr.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Shifflett Morris and husband Jeff of Orange, Va.; sons, Jeffery A. Shifflett and wife Anita of Wolftown, Va., Larry J. Shifflett and wife Cindy of Haleyville, Al.; sisters, Marie Cook and husband Bill of Kannapolis, N. C., Elizabeth Breeden and Gene of Hood, Va.; grandchildren, Angela Backe and husband Eddie of Radiant, Jason Morris and wife Kayla of Orange, Noah Shifflett of Haleyville, Al.; great-grandchildren, Thomas, Zachariah, Andrew, and Emilyn Backe, Ainsley, Sadie, and Gavin Morris.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Madison Memorial Gardens, Pratts, Va. with Pastor Jeff Shifflett officiating.
Special thanks to the congregation of Wolftown Pentecostal Church and the staff at Accordius Health of Greene.
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