John W. Shifflette

May 5, 1938 - January 10, 2020

FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ALL ARRANGEMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE FAMILY. John "Jack" W. Shifflette, age 81 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1938 in Washington, DC, son of the late Agnes (Dolan) Shifflette. Jack attended the Linton Hall Military School in Bristow, Virginia. He built a career as a master carpenter, retiring in 2001 after 55 dedicated years. Jack's interests were many and varied. He enjoyed classic cars, hot rods, and Harley Davidsons, and frequenting estate sales, auctions, and flea markets, as well as going to the Movies at Midway, reading, and playing cards. Jack loved carpentry and found great joy in restoring old homes. Above all, Jack cherished time spent with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; his brother; and his sister. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Ruth Ann Shifflette of Lewes, DE; his son, John Carl Shifflette of Lewes, DE; his daughters: Lara Estelle Hill (Kurt) of Lewes, DE and Christina Lynne Shifflette (Cortez McDaniel) of Washington, DC; his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his nephew, Bob Campbell (Lois); and many extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Inn at Canal Square, 122 West Market Street, Lewes, DE. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Compassionate Care Hospice and his attending nurse, MaeBeth Oberholtzer. Please sign the online guestbook located on the tribute page.