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Randy Schafer

Randy Schafer, 64, of Lonoke, beloved husband, daddy, and Pop-Pop, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. He was born April 9, 1950 to Melvin and Judy Schafer of Lonoke. He is survived by his wife of over 45 years, Claire Haygood Schafer. He was Daddy to two daughters, Christy (Larry) Duncan, Monica (Richard) Yager, and one son, Matt (Nicole) Schafer. He was Pop-Pop to eight wonderful grandchildren, the light of his life, Lauren Yager, Taylor Duncan, Abby Grace Yager, Scout Duncan, Ella Schafer, Lilly Yager, Kate Schafer, and Caroline Schafer. Randy is also survived by his parents, Melvin and Judy Schafer; three sisters and one brother, Melba (James) Burleson, Julie (Roger) Ingle, Mark (Patricia) Schafer and Cindy (Mark) Uhiren. Randy was a lifetime farmer and served as a member of the Lonoke County Co-op Board of Directors for over 30 years. Visitation and Rosary will be held Thursday, February 12 from 5: to 7 p.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle. Rosary will begin at 7 p.m. The funeral will be held Friday, February 13, 2015 at 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Carlisle Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in honor of Randy to Arkansas Hospice (arkansashospice.org/donations) or Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (theaftd.org.) Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online guestbook and obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

Published February 12, 2015

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