Leon K. Shiflett

October 25, 1939 - May 30, 2016

Leon K. Shiflett, age 76 years, a resident of Norton, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at his home. He was born October 25, 1939 at Mabie, a son of the late Lylburn H. Shiflett and Dimple Legg Shiflett. On December 24, 1963 at Norton, he was married to Mabel Pingley Shiflett who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Mark L. Shiflett and wife Sherri of Junior and Matthew K. Shiflett and wife Janet of Norton. Two sisters-in-law, Edith Abbott and Artie Shiflett, three grandchildren Marc Leon Shiflett, Camilla Paige Wamsley and husband Ryan and Mason Fox and several nieces and nephews also survive. Also preceding him in death was a son, Ronald Lee Shiflett and a brother, Ronald H. Shiflett. Mr. Shiflett was a Veteran of the United States Army having survived during the Korean Conflict. He had worked at Labcraft and retired from Colonial Millworks. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and long Sunday drives. He was a member of the American Legion of Charleston and the Kynette United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, June 2nd from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bobbie Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the Phillips Chapel Cemetery at Jimtown where full military honors will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the W.V. National Guard Honor Guard Program, H. W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Leon K. Shiflett. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. .