James Albert Schaffer wasborn in Wewoka, OK on August 12th, 1940 to the late James W.Schaffer and Leverta C. Cobb. He and hisfamily moved to Indianapolis, IN when he was two.
James attended SaintBridges Catholic School and Indianapolis Public Schools. James graduated from Crispus Attucks. He went on to attend IU Extension for twoyears.
On August 12, 1961, Jamesunited in holy matrimony with his life partner, Sandra A. Shelby whom hecherished and called the love of his life.
James went to work atChrysler Shadeland Plant until they closed. He also worked for Indianapolis Parks Department, Marion County JuvenileCenter, Bank One, Fort Benjamin Harrison, and various other companies as acontract building supervisor and manager around the city of Indianapolis. He was also an entrepreneur of Schaffer’sVariety and Deli. He met many people whobecame lifelong friends.
James dedicated his lifeto Christ and was an active child of God until his health began to fail. His main love was the ministry for feedingthe homeless. He was also installed as aDeacon at God’s Love Christian Church.
Grand-dad and Sha-Sha, ashe was called, loved all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and wastheir biggest supporter. He loved takingcruises and traveling with his grandchildren.
James went home to bewith the Lord on August 31, 2016. Heleaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 55 years Sandra A.Shelby-Schaffer, sons; James C. Schaffer (Jennifer), Keith Lamont (Kristina),Derek Wayne, Bryant Dewayne (Heidi), Christopher Patrick (Pam), brother; DennisW. Schaffer, 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces,nephews, and many other family and friends.
The family would alsolike to extend their thanks to niece Tonya McKay Day for her dedication and thecare she gave during his illness.
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of James will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Flanner and Buchanan-Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46229.
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