Leland L. Shaffer, age 87, of Loretto, TN passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family. He was a native of New Paris, OH, retired truck driver with Southern Craft Manufacturing, and a member of Loretto Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Garnett Petry Shaffer; and two brothers, Don Shaffer and Loren Shaffer.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Shaffer of Loretto, TN; one son, Mark Shaffer (Cindi) of Richmond, IN; two daughters, Sharon Rader (Ed) of New Paris, OH and Tina Robinson (Rodney) of Loretto, TN; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Junior Shaffer of New Paris, OH and Alan Shaffer of New Paris, OH; and one sister, Wanda Smith of New Paris, OH.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Loretto Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at Loretto Methodist Church at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 25, 2023, with Jeff Jacob officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at Wares Chapel Cemetery in West Manchester, OH at 3:00 PM Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The family suggests memorials be made to Mountain Top @ Home, c/o Loretto Methodist Church, 213 W. Commerce Street, Loretto, TN 38469.
