Dr. Robert L. Shuffett of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Vernon Shuffett and Pearl Dowell Shuffett, was born on December 19, 1922 in Green County, Kentucky, and departed this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He was 91 years, three months, and 13 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Church of Christ Spurlington Road. He was a Medical Doctor from 1946 to present. He was a WWII Veteran having served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as a Medical Officer-Captain. A member of the American Legion Rod Lowe Post #124 and the James L. Pruitt V.F.W Post #5813, and was an avid checker player.
Dr. Shuffett united in marriage to Janice Rose Egbert in 1946 who preceded him in death on August 11, 1976.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law: Mel and Emma Shuffett, Stan and Connie Shuffett, and Don Shuffett all of Greensburg; eight grandchildren and their spouses: Laura and Ron Benningfield, Melane and Doug Hall, and Carrie Shuffett all of Campbellsville, Brad and Donna Shuffett, Janice and Edward Price, Kiley Shuffett, and Landon Shuffett all of Greensburg, Brandon and Abby Phillips of Bowling Green; eight great-grandchildren; a brother: Vernon "Babe" Shuffett of Alabama; and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Dr. Shuffett was also preceded in death by a daughter: Sarah Jane Shuffett Mullis; two brothers and two sisters: Garnett Shuffett, Joffre Shuffett, Alice Pearl Shuffett Stone and Mildred Shuffett Gardner.
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The funeral services for Dr. Robert L. Shuffett will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Chris Clark will be officiating.
Visitation is requested from 4 until 8 P.M., Wednesday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7 A.M., Thursday until time of the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Hosparus of Green River or the Gideon Bible Fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
PALLBEARERS:
Brad Shuffett Brandon Phillips Landon Shuffett
Edward Price Ron Benningfield Doug Hall Vern Shuffett
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Green Co. Primary Care Center Staff
Golden Living Center-Green Hill Staff
Jane Todd Crawford Hospital Staff Dr. Kenneth J.S. DeSimone
Ed Farris Charlotte Curry Beverly Buchanon
Service Details
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 2:00pm, Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home
Interment Details
Campbellsville Memorial Gardens