Robert "Bob" Shaffer, age 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; 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.