Donald Allen Shaver's Obituary
Donald Allen Shaver, 75, of Albemarle passed away On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. His funeral service will be at 3 pm on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Chapel in Albemarle, with Pastor Darrell Huneycutt officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:45 pm prior to the service at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care.
Donald was born in Stanly County on October 10, 1949, to the late John and Pauline Shaver. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Robin Black Shaver of 46 years. Those also left to cherish his memory are his daughter Stacy Ragsdale and her husband Curtis of Albemarle, son Dr. Matthew Shaver and his wife Elizabeth of Albemarle, grandchildren, Brandon Ragsdale (Alexis), Madison Ragsdale (Manuel Ubaldo), Jackson Shaver, Isabella Shaver, Caroline Shaver, and Jameson Shaver, sister Judy Barbee, brother Lynn Shaver (Donna), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donald was employed with the NC Department of Correction until his retirement. He continued working with GHA as a maintenance supervisor for many years. Donald was known for old school mannerisms and loved deer hunting, fishing, gardening, and golfing with his friends. He always enjoyed caring for his K9 pal, “PapPaw” and all the feline companions Robin brought home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the Stanly County Humane Society. (2049 Badin Rd. Albemarle, NC 28001)
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Shaver family.
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