Gary Neal Shifflett went to his heavenly home on January 18, 2015 at the age of 84 from a stroke. He was born to Orlan and Bernys Baker Shifflett on December 4, 1930 in Krum, Texas. Gary's family moved to the Plainview community west of Krum in 1929. Gary graduated from Krum High School in 1948 and served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955. Gary married Annetta Frey on April 24, 1955. Farming the land along with caring for his family and church was his life's calling. Gary always had a positive word of encouragement for everyone and was willing to help anyone in need. He was a loving and devoted husband and an amazing Daddy and Grandpa. His memory will always live in the hearts of the many lives he touched in so many ways.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Orlan and Bernys Shifflett, his brother, Donald Shifflett, and his son, Travis Shifflett. Gary is survived by his wife, Annetta Shifflett. Children: Conrad and Debbie Shifflett of Krum, Carl and Kim Shifflett of Slidell, Beverly and Steve Cox of Pilot Point, and Angela and Greg Frazier of Burleson. Grandchildren: Heath and Lauren Shifflett, Kyle and Mandy Shifflett, Sarah and Jack Emerson, Preston Shifflett, Amanda White, Madison White, Laura and Robert Raulston, Morgan Barnes, Nathan McClary, Nichole Gamon, Jina Jones, J.D. and Andi Jones, Jennifer and Josh Boykin, Crystal Cox, Justin and Amanda Cox, Carlton Shifflett, Dallas Shifflett, Grant Frazier and Amanda Frazier. Great-grandchildren: Hunter, Addison, Trinidee, Eli, Dalton, Sophia, Eloise, Hadley, Logan, Loralie, Jaxon, Austin, Gage, Hailey, Mackenzie, Khloe, Kennedy, Caden and Blake. Nieces: Teresa Finch and Dana Bishop.

A memorial service will be Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Plainview Baptist Church, FM 1173 (5 mi. west of Krum).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, North Central Texas Chapter, 2630 West Freeway, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76102, or to Cook Children's Hospital.