Rev. Dr. Byrl Eugene Shaver, 90, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away on Feb. 28, 2024.
He was born on Dec. 10, 1933, and was a son of the late Alfred Shaver and Wilma (Eye) Shaver Zirk.
Rev. Shaver served as a minister, retiring from Emmanuel Church of the Brethren after 32 years of service. He had also served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Sugar Grove VFW Post 9866, and the Moorefield American Legion Post 64
On Jan. 17, 1957, he was united in marriage to Faye (Tyree) Shaver, who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Byrl Shaver, II, and wife, Janet, and Paul Shaver and wife, Kimberly, all of Indiana, James Shaver and wife, Lee of Allenhurst, Georgia, and Elizabeth Cooke of Staunton, Virginia; a brother, Benny Shaver and wife, JoAnn of Peru; eight grandchildren, Joseph Shaver, Jeremiah Shaver, Joshua Shaver, Joel Shaver, Derek Cooke, Jason Cooke, Aaron Shaver and Annaka Shaver; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by sisters, Mary Dettra and Martha Clarke.
A service celebrating his life was held March 2 at Emmanuel Church of the Brethren in Mt. Solon, Virginia, with Pastors Tom Williams and John Jantzi officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at johnsonfs.com.
