A private family gathering for John “Johnny” Shaffer, 81, was held Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Hartselle First United Methodist Church with Peck Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Shaffer died on Friday, August 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1941, in Maryland, to Edwin Paul Shaffer and Isabel Sereno Shaffer.
He was employed by IBM, for 25 years, as a System Analyst and his passion for sports inspired him to found the National Fantasy Sports League, in 1990, which he continued to operate until his death. He dearly loved his family and friends, he was loved and will be missed by all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include
Wife –
Kathi Armstrong Shaffer
Sons –
James Keith Shaffer
Mark Shaffer
Steve Shaffer
Daughters –
Laurie Stebbins
Liana Shaffer Whelan
Sister –
Marcia Bridgford (Steve)
Cousin –
Barre Sereno (Carol)
Thirteen Precious Grandchildren
Peck Funeral Home
