Robert “Bob” Shaffer (May 17th, 1938 – June 12th, 2026)

Robert "Bob" Shaffer, 88, of Northport, Ala., passed away at his residence.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Williamson Cemetery with Bro. Patrick Cooley officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, E.T. and Ruby McGraw Shaffer.

Survivors include his wife, Mikiel Shaffer; sons Michael T. Shaffer "Mike" and Robert B. Shaffer "Brad"; sisters Jackie Sharp, Delores Chastine, Linda Quarles and Sally Davis; brothers Larry Shaffer and Wayne Shaffer; grandchildren Amanda Reece and Heather Gunter; and great-grandchildren Kloe Mitchell, Hayzlee Reece and Kalea Gunter.

Bob was born in Hale County and raised in Tuscaloosa. He was a graduate of Tuscaloosa High School. He joined the Alabama National Guard and spent 42 years working for the Northport Post Office as a rural mail carrier prior to retirement.

Pallbearers will be Mike Shaffer, Max Davis, Tommy Shaffer, Mike Griffin, Don Thompson and Joe Reece.

Special thanks to our caregivers Regina, GiGi, Shay and Terri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Northport Methodist Church or Hospice of West Alabama.