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Curtis Ray Shaffer, 62, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away at his residence on October 20, 2016. Curtis was born in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Brady Shaffer and Juanita Shaffer Penninger on July 29, 1954.
He proudly served in the US Navy, working on the USS Independence CV62. Curtis enjoyed fishing, hunting, archery, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family and friends. 
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 34 years, Teresa “Terri” DeBoe Shaffer, whom he married February 12, 1982; sons, Richard “Rick” Shaffer of Granbury, TX; Randall Shaffer of Kannapolis; daughters, Krista Vick (John) of Albermarle; Jamie Lovingood (Justin) of Rockwell; brother, David McIntyre (Holly) of Winston Salem; sister, Cheryl Shaffer-Ewing of Midland; grandchildren, Maddisyn Hatley, Molly Hatley, Cayden Vick, Carson Lovingood; and his beloved boxer, Cami.
A memorial service with full military honors will be held on Tuesday October 25th, at 10:00 AM at the Salisbury National Cemetery (501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144) conducted by Rev. Ed Hall. Military Honors will be provided by the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard, United States Navy Honor Guard, and the Patriot Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Cabarrus County Hospice and Palliative (5003 Hospice Ln., Kannapolis, NC 28081).
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Shaffer family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Katie Martocchio says
Terri,
George and I are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Grace says
Terri,
I am so very sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Robbie Childers Ruffin says
I am so sorry for your loss, Terri. Please know that your Northwest family cares about you and is praying for you.
Janice Berryhill says
Terri,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lloyd & Rose Luquer says
Sending our deepest sympathies too your family during this difficult & sad time. We are so blessed to have crossed paths with Curtis and been able to call him our friend. R.I.P.
Emma Powell says
Terri, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
PAM PEELER says
My thoughts & prayers are with the Shaffer family. It has been many years since I have seen Curt. Cheryl & Jennifer are related to me.Bless you all!
Mike Beaver says
Terri and family sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers go out to you all he will be missed by many.
Ride on cuz you will always be free in the wind now
RIP
A. Page says
My sincere condolence to you for your loss. May Jehovah the God of all comfort you at this time with the resurrection hope made through his son Jesus Christ at John 5:28