Marion E. Shafer

Marion E. Shafer, 47, of Thonotosassa, FL, formerly of Urbana, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Tampa, FL. Marion was a 1984 graduate of Graham High School and later received additional certification for machine programming. He was a plant foreman for Pro Tools. Marion was preceded in death by his father, Russell. He is survived by his sons, Austin, age 20 and Rylan, age 19, of Zephyr Hills, FL, and Nathan, age 16, of Medina, OH; mother, Barbara Skeen and her husband Jarold of Urbana; brother, Russell Shafer Jr. and wife Bobbette of Urbana; sisters, Monica Thomas and husband Matt of Pickerington, Andrea Vaughan and husband Tom of Urbana and Teresa Brownlee of Middletown; cousins, Darren, Mark, Gary, Terry and Rusty; 10 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the home of Russell Shafer, 5268 Millerstown Eris Road, Urbana. Family will receive friends there after the service until 8 p.m. The family is being served locally by the WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 642 S. Main St., Urbana. Condolences may be expressed to Marion’s family at www.walterfunerals.com.