Ed Shaffer

Ed Shaffer, 77, of Searcy, died Saturday, April 19, 2014. He was born October 4, 1936 in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of Clinton and Everette Shaffer. Ed Shaffer is survived by his wife of 50 years, Peggy Shaffer of Searcy; children, Brent Shaffer of California, Cindy Hunt of Arizona, Darlene Simmons (Robert) of California, Kim Kirkman (Brett) of Searcy, Stephen Shaffer (Kathleen) of California, and Greg Shaffer (Kim) of Maumelle; grandchildren, Jason Standish, Leigh Ann Jennings, Grant Shaffer, Kristina Strander, Joshua Hunt, Laura Campbell, Melissa Strozewski, Michael Staggs, April Staggs, Heather Hintergardt, Justin Hargrove, Conor (Alyssa), Anna-Grace, Mary-Margaret and Everett Kirkman, Corey and Kasey Shaffer; and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Marla Jennings; a grandson, Brandon; and a sister Anna Mae. Mr. Shaffer was a member of the College Church of Christ, and had previously been a member of the Baldwin Park Church of Christ in California where he served as an elder for many years. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the College Church of Christ in Searcy. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy. Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.