Mr. Robert Lee Shaver, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 18, at his home in Salisbury.

Robert was born January 11, 1938 to the late Frank and Daisy Shaver in Salisbury. Robert’s beloved aunt, the late Etta Casper, assisted with raising him.

Robert was married to his beloved wife, Dollie L. Shaver, for 58 years, with whom he raised three beautiful daughters in Salisbury. Robert and Dollie have 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Their children are: Goldie Chapman and her husband Jeff Chapman, Penny Shaver, and Linda Bowyer and her husband Jimmy Bowyer.

Robert was a carpenter at Oakwood Homes in Richfield, North Carolina for 35 years, before retiring in 2003 to spend time with his bride. He was an avid sportsman, he enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his precious grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his beloved dogs, Little Girl, Peanut, and Maggie.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Albert Shaver; sister, Mary Rose Carter; grandchildren, Ashley Currin and her husband Madison Currin, and Daniel Black and his wife Ashley Black; and great-grandchildren, Parker, Finley, Millie, and Baker.

Friends and family members are invited to attend the visitation, on Sunday, July 22 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., at Eastside Baptist Church, 370 Trexler Road, Salisbury. Following that, there will be a memorial service, officiated by Rev. James Joseph Black, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., also at Eastside Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Eastside Baptist Church, 370 Trexler Road, Salisbury, NC 28146 or in lieu of flowers, donations to Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary, 220 Grace Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28147. Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Shaver family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.