James Alexander Shaffer Obituary
The memory of James Alexander Shaffer of Canton, Ohio, born in Akron, Ohio, who passed away on February 24, 2025 at the age of 28, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his aunt Nicole Emery; and his cousin Brian Michaels. He is survived by: his wife Syndi; his son Beau; his father Derek Shaffer (Laura); his siblings, Kaitlynn Erb (Max) and Coleton Shaffer; his grandparents, Jeff Shaffer (Ellen), Brenda Shaffer and Robert Thurman (Darla); his great-grandparent Betty Thurman; his parents-in-law, Jamie and Stephani McKitrick; his siblings-in-law, Kenedi McKitrick and Parkir McKitrick; his uncles, Steven Shaffer and Jeremy Thurman (Amanda); his cousins, Gabrial Thurman, Parker Thurman, Noah Allen, Alysha Henry (Ben), Brittany Emery and Aiden Shaffer; his nieces, Emma and Molly Erb; his nephew Elliot Erb; and his pets, Luke and Havoc.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Marantha Bible Church. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
