Kenton Dale Shafer
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Kenton Dale Shafer, 85, of Dale City, Virginia, passed away on October 10, 2021.
Kenton was born Lowesville, West Virginia to Jesse and Opal Shafer on February 27, 1936. He went to school at Morgantown High School. He married Theresa on June 19, 1960, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He worked as a Subcontracts administrator for Hughes Aircraft. He served in the United States Air Force and worked as an Engine Equipment Maintenance Manager. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal while serving. He was a member of the Buckhall United Methodist Church in Manassas, Virginia. Kenton was also highly involved in the Optimists Club and the Fairfax Rod and Gun Club.
Kenton is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Theresa Ann Shafer; his son Kenton Shafer, II; and his grandchildren Nathan Dean Shafer and Jesse Ryan Shafer.
Services for Kenton will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Buckhall United Methodist Church, 10251 Moore Drive, Manassas, Virginia 20111. A memorial gathering will be held from 2 pm to 3 pm with a memorial service beginning at 3 pm. All are welcome to stay following the services for refreshments and fellowship.