This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Shuffett, Wilson, Blakeman, Thompson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17115/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Walton Shuffett, son of the late Mr. Eugene Shuffett and Mrs. Virginia Walton Wilson Shuffett, was born February 28, 1933, in Green County and departed this life on Thursday, March 12,1998, at Nortons Hospital in Louisville. He was 65 years and 12 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was an active member of the Liberty Separate Baptist Church in Green County. He served many years as trustee and was part of the committee instrumental in the building of the new sanctuary and its addition. He was one of the 21 charter members of the Greensburg-Green County Volunteer Fire Department which was formed in 1963. He was one of the signers of the note that made possible the purchase of the first fire truck. He remained active in the department, was a former assistant chief and in December, 1996, was honored as "Fireman of the Year." He served with the United States Army during the Korean War and was a former member of Rod Lowe Post 124 of the American Legi! on. He was also a member of the Greensburg Masonic Lodge #54 F&AM. Shuffett was employed as shop foreman with Goff Ford from 1967 until it closed several years ago. He later worked as a mechanic at Western Auto and before he began working at the Ford garage he and Lynn Taylor Blakeman operated the Gulf Service Station for eight years. He united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Katharine Blakeman on December 23,1949, who survives. To this union were born two sons: James Everett Shuffett and Henry Walton Shuffett, both of Greensburg. He is also survived by two sisters and three brothers: Suzanna Thompson, Louise Sullivan, William "Bill" Shuffett, Joe Shuffett and Richard Shuffett, all of Greensburg; two daughters-in-law: Robin Shuffett and. Krista Shuffett, both of Greensburg; five grandchildren: Teresa Shuffett, Felicia Shuffett, Evan Shuffett, Ryan Shuffett and Lauren Curnutte, all of Greensburg; and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral services for Mr. Walton Sh! uffett were conducted Saturday, March 14, at the Cowherd and Parrott F uneral Home with burial in the Liberty Cemetery. Rev. Gleason Bloyd and Rev. Ty Clenney officiated. There was a masonic rites service conducted Friday night at the funeral home, and a special fire department tribute was included in the graveside service at Liberty Separate Baptist Church. Active pallbearers were Ronnie Shuffett, Greg Coffey, Robert Glasscoe, Barney Shuffett, Mike Blakeman, Robert Omer Blakeman, Sammy Sullivan and Joe Pete Blakeman. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Greensburg Green County Fire and Rescue Department. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky. Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 200 LIBERTY CEMETERY Located at Liberty Separate Baptist, along Pike View Road, 2. Mile East of KY 61 at the intersection of Liberty Church Road. The intersection of Liberty Church Road & Ky 61 is located 4.2 Miles South of US 68. Transcribed by Bill Clark Shuffett, Walton Feb 28, 1933 - Mar 12, 1998 (son of Eugene & Virginia Wilson Shuffett) Korea Shuffett, Katharine B. Mar 7, 1931 - Sep 25, 2000 (d/o Robert E. & Elizabeth D. "Sally" Durham Blakeman) Inscribed on Back of Stone> James E. Henry Walton Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.