On Memorial Day morning at 8am members of the Page County Cross Country Team and members of the local community gathered at the track at Page County High School.
They were there to run/walk 22 laps in memory of SGT Jacob “Chippie” Shifflett and also to bring awareness to the 22 veterans a day that our country loses to suicide. Twenty-Two laps were chosen because he was just shy of 22 years old when he passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. As the runners and walkers make their way around the 5 mile course, one could hear them reminiscing and sharing stories and memories about Jacob a 2017 honors graduate of Page County High School, where he ran cross country. After graduation Jacob joined the United States Army on his 18th birthday. He was a Sergeant with the 3Rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, GA. Many of his fellow soldiers said they made it through Ranger School because of him. He always made people laugh and touched the lives of many people. He was well known for his great smile.
A tribute to Sgt Jacob Shifflett was made on Saturday May 29th during the Town of Shenandoah’s 24th annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Sean Wheeler, who served a one-year deployment in Iraq, gave a moving speech and presented Sgt Jacob’s family with an encased, folded flag on behalf of the Town of Shenandoah.
Sgt. Jacob Ryan Shifflett
May 19, 1999 - April 25, 2021
SGT. Jacob Shifflett’s obituary:
Sgt. Jacob Ryan Shifflett, 21, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. Born in Harrisonburg, VA on May 19, 1999, he was the son of John M. Shifflett, II and Jamie Brill Shifflett of Shenandoah. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Justin Shifflett of Shenandoah and his girlfriend, Jolie Dieu of Fairfax.; his canine sisters, June and Jules; maternal grandmother, Rebecca Comer of Shenandoah; maternal grandfather, Kenny Brill and his wife, Bonnie of Stanley; paternal grandparents, John M. Shifflett and Linda Shifflett of Dayton; paternal great-grandmother, Alda Miller of Dayton.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Emmett “Bill” Good and Vera Good; maternal great-granddaddy, Wayne Comer; cousin, Evan Shifflett and paternal great-grandfather, Elvin Miller.
Jacob was a 2017 honors graduate of Page County High School, where he ran cross country. After graduation he joined the United States Army on his 18th birthday. He was a Sergeant with the 3Rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, GA. Many of his fellow soldiers said they made it through Ranger School because of him. He always made people laugh and touched the lives of many people. He was well known for his great smile.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton, with Chaplain Bo Waldo and Pastor Stephen Creech officiating. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at Elk Run Cemetery. Facial coverings and social distancing will be required for the health of others.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Three Rangers Foundation, 325 Lakeway Terrace, Spring Hill, TN 37174; or Lead The Way Fund, 300 Garden City Plaza Suite 149, Garden City, NY 11530.
The above obituary was obtained from Kyger Funeral Home website:
https://www.kygers.com/obituary/sgt-jacob-shifflett
