James Darrel Shifflet

August 26, 1942 - January 24, 2021

James Darrell Shifflet passed away on January 24, 2021. He was born August 26, 1942 in Wilkesville, Ohio. James was a Sprinkler Fitter for Capitol Fire Protection and was a member of the National Sprinkler Fitters Union 669. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and volunteered for the Sons and Daughters of the American Legion Auxiliary. He loved attending and watching NASCAR races as well as spending time with family and friends. He was always helping others and was deeply loved. He is survived by his daughter LuAnne Dunbar (Michael), son Eric Shifflet (Amy), daughter Annette Ford, son Charles McMurray (Shelley), son Michael McMurray (Renee), sister Barbara Barclay, sister Julia Simmonds (Billy), brother-in-law Danny Sayre (Debbie), grandchildren Kylie Dunbar, Cameron Shifflet, Canyon Shifflet, Cierra Shifflet, Matthew Haner (Elizabeth), Rodney Burgess, Trevor Strawser, Taryn Strawser, great grandchildren Lacey, William, Riley, and Meredith, nieces and nephews Cami Frye (Eddie), Penny Welch (Jeff), Bridget Fee (Jamie) as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Shifflet, father Bill Shifflet, mother Bridget Shifflet, brothers George Shifflet, William Shifflet, and Robert Shifflet, sisters Neva Metz and Hilda Thompson, and grandsons Michael Dunbar, Jr. and Kyle Couture. James has requested no funeral or viewing. A graveside service will be held at a later date due to COVID-19 and the current inclement weather. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children at [email protected] or your local food bank. Arrangements are by the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home in Jackson.