Robert Edward Shifflett
March 6, 1932 – March 31, 2021
Robert Edward Shifflett, long time resident of Prince Frederick, Md, passed away on
March 31, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Robert was born on March 6, 1932, to Daniel Clark Shifflett and Annie Edith Shifflett (nee Morris) in Rockingham, VA. He was one of 10 children. His family moved to Maryland when Robert was 6 years old, following job opportunities in the lumber industry. It was during the lumbering days that Robert met and married his greatest love, Betty Louise (Halterman) Shifflett.
Robert and Betty made Prince Frederick their home, ultimately purchasing land on Clay Hammond Road. Together, they raised four children, Robert Lee Shifflett (Sharon) Dottie Lou (Shifflett) Moore, Roy Clark Shifflett (Theresa), and Charles Edward Shifflett (Laurie). He has 8 Grandchildren, Angelica, Jesse, Christopher (deceased), Amanda, Jennifer, Robert (Rob), Leonard Jr. (Junior), and Krystal. He also has 14 great-grandchildren, and a devoted cat, Danielle.
Robert served in the Prince Frederick National Guard for 6 years, being Honorably Discharged on March 9, 1955, along with several of his brothers and friends. He then went to work in the construction industry, building homes in and around Annapolis with his mentor, Persey Taylor. After 15 years or so, Robert decided to branch off on his own and form R. E. Shifflett Co, a family-owned and operated company, employing his 3 sons and his wife, Betty, as bookkeeper. Robert led the family business for 40 years, initially building custom homes in the Calvert County area, then expanding the business in conjunction with Hammett Building Services to build both custom-residential and commercial buildings.
Robert is pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Betty, after nearly 65 years of marriage; his father and mother; his brothers Lee, William, Everett, and James; and, his sisters Louise, Virginia and Betty Lou. Robert is survived by two sisters, Lorraine McKnew (Charles) and Mary Etta Halterman (Joseph).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert’s memory to:
Calvert Hospice (https://calverthospice.org/donate/)
and/or
The Johns Hopkins Hospital Kimmel Cancer Center – Merkel Cell Carcinoma research (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/our_center/charitable_giving/in_lieu_of.html)
Visitation
Monday, April 5, 2021
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
&
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Services
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
11:00 AM
Contributions
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
Condolences
Sort Comments
1 Apr 2021
6:05pm
Dottie, Laurie, and Jennifer:
I am sorry to learn of of the passing of your father, father in-law, and grandfather. I hope the many wonderful memories of him will bring you and your family comfort during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
City
Lothian
State
Maryland
6 Apr 2021
11:13pm
Robin, thank you for your kind words and condolences. Dad is bigger than life and we will miss him but he is with Mom, which was his daily prayer to join her since she passed five years ago, that is a comfort for us.
City
Lothian
State
Maryland
1 Apr 2021
10:18pm
Roy and family so sorry to hear off the passing of your Dad gone but not forgotten. The Bowen family
City
Prince frederick
State
Md.
2 Apr 2021
10:26am
Sorry for your loss. The Corbett family
City
Prnc Frederck
State
Maryland
2 Apr 2021
11:26am
Dottie and Laurie,
We am sorry to learn of of the passing of your father and father in-law. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
2 Apr 2021
1:09pm
To the family of Robert E. Shifflett my love and prayers go to each of you. I know Cuz is now with Betty and is in a happy place, he will be missed by all, but think of all the fun times you had with him and your Mom and that will make you smile. Love, Rita
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
2 Apr 2021
5:19pm
Condolences to the Shifflett family.
City
Saint Leonard
State
MD
4 Apr 2021
12:08pm
Eddie, Laurie & Family: You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. He was a great guy and always had a smile for all that he met. I know he will be missed. Just remember he is in a better place. Try to remember the good memories and take comfort in them. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Becky & Kathy
City
St. Leonard
State
MD
4 Apr 2021
5:58pm
Bobby, Dottie, Roy and Eddie, my love and comfort are with you now and always. Robert and Betty have been with Stan and I through a lot of our journeys. We all enjoyed every trip we took or just being with each other. They stood up for us when we got married and stood by us through are life . We will hold on to our memories forever!
City
Dunkirk
State
Md
4 Apr 2021
11:44pm
Dottie and the Shifflett family, your dad was always a funny smiling guy. Such a life of any get together, he will surely be missed. You will always have great memories.
City
Lothian
State
Md
6 Apr 2021
11:18pm
Thank you for the kind words, Dad loved his family and friends and he knew how loved he was. He is with Mom now, and that brings us comfort. He has been waiting to join her, and his prayers are answered.
City
Lothian
State
Maryland
5 Apr 2021
1:51pm
Roy, Theresa and Family, We are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We know he was dearly loved by you all.
Thinking of you and sending prayers,
Karl, Lynn, Zach, Ben and Josh
City
Millersville
State
MD
5 Apr 2021
7:13pm
Roy, Theresa and Family, You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. He
will be greatly missed by anyone who had met him. He was a kind and loving man.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
9 Apr 2021
3:25pm
To the Shifflet family….I’m so sorry to hear about Mr.Shifflet…I first got to know him personally when talking with him in McDonalds… How would always talk about your mom and how much he missed her…I would just give him a hug…he was always a smiling happy guy …seeing him out with either one of his children I know gave him joy…he always took time to say hi to Billy and I …My heart was saddened when hearing this…But I know he’s happy being with his wife..My thoughts and prayers are with the ones left behind
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
24 Apr 2021
8:59pm
Roy, Dottie, and families,
We are so very sorry to know that you have lost your beloved father. Robert was a very special and lovely person. Peace be with you.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
Sort Comments
Dottie, Laurie, and Jennifer:
I am sorry to learn of of the passing of your father, father in-law, and grandfather. I hope the many wonderful memories of him will bring you and your family comfort during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Robin, thank you for your kind words and condolences. Dad is bigger than life and we will miss him but he is with Mom, which was his daily prayer to join her since she passed five years ago, that is a comfort for us.
Roy and family so sorry to hear off the passing of your Dad gone but not forgotten. The Bowen family
Sorry for your loss. The Corbett family
Dottie and Laurie,
We am sorry to learn of of the passing of your father and father in-law. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
To the family of Robert E. Shifflett my love and prayers go to each of you. I know Cuz is now with Betty and is in a happy place, he will be missed by all, but think of all the fun times you had with him and your Mom and that will make you smile. Love, Rita
Condolences to the Shifflett family.
Eddie, Laurie & Family: You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. He was a great guy and always had a smile for all that he met. I know he will be missed. Just remember he is in a better place. Try to remember the good memories and take comfort in them. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Becky & Kathy
Bobby, Dottie, Roy and Eddie, my love and comfort are with you now and always. Robert and Betty have been with Stan and I through a lot of our journeys. We all enjoyed every trip we took or just being with each other. They stood up for us when we got married and stood by us through are life . We will hold on to our memories forever!
Dottie and the Shifflett family, your dad was always a funny smiling guy. Such a life of any get together, he will surely be missed. You will always have great memories.
Thank you for the kind words, Dad loved his family and friends and he knew how loved he was. He is with Mom now, and that brings us comfort. He has been waiting to join her, and his prayers are answered.
Roy, Theresa and Family, We are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We know he was dearly loved by you all.
Thinking of you and sending prayers,
Karl, Lynn, Zach, Ben and Josh
Roy, Theresa and Family, You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. He
will be greatly missed by anyone who had met him. He was a kind and loving man.
To the Shifflet family….I’m so sorry to hear about Mr.Shifflet…I first got to know him personally when talking with him in McDonalds… How would always talk about your mom and how much he missed her…I would just give him a hug…he was always a smiling happy guy …seeing him out with either one of his children I know gave him joy…he always took time to say hi to Billy and I …My heart was saddened when hearing this…But I know he’s happy being with his wife..My thoughts and prayers are with the ones left behind
Roy, Dottie, and families,
We are so very sorry to know that you have lost your beloved father. Robert was a very special and lovely person. Peace be with you.