SHAFER

Donald DeWayne Shafer, 72, of Paulding, died Thursday, September 3, 2009, at the Gardens of Paulding.

He was born August 3, 1937, in Paulding County, the son of the late Albert T. and Ruth (DeLaney) Shafer. On December 21, 1962, he married Patty J. Manson, who survives.

Other survivors include a son, Roger Shafer; one daughter, Debra (Daniel) Howell; a brother, John (Betty) Shafer; and three grandchildren, all of Paulding.

A son, Randy Shafer, also preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, with the Rev. Terry Porter officiating. Burial will be in Sherman Cemetery in Oakwood, with military graveside rites performed by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 587 in Paulding.

The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. Monday, September 7, and an hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Paulding Ball Association.

Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com.