Ronald Coleman ShafferRonald "Ron" Shaffer, 77, lost his battle with liver cancer on Saturday, June 4, 2016. With family by his side, he passed away in a hospice facility at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Nica Sines Shaffer; father, Clifton Shaffer; and stepdaughter, Shelby Lilya.Ron is survived by his wife, Rita Nine Shaffer of Union City, TN; daughter, Tracey (David) McConnell of Newburgh, IN; stepdaughter, Kim (Scott) Dorton of Kingsport, TN; brother, Bill (Pat) Shaffer; nephews, Brian Shaffer, Randy Shaffer, Billy Shaffer of Cumberland, Maryland; and one grandson, Kade McConnell.Ron was a 1956 graduate of Fort Hill High School. A football scholarship sent him to the University of Maryland where he graduated with a degree in engineering. Upon graduation, Ron enrolled as a reservist in the United States Marine Corps. He then began working as an industrial engineer at the Kelly Springfield Tire Co in Cumberland, MD. Twenty-four years later, he moved to Union City, TN, where he continued his career at the Goodyear Tire Co.In his retirement, Ron was a member of the Master Gardener Club in Union City, TN. He enjoyed spending time outdoors in his garden, woodworking, and reading. He was also an avid blood donor.Ron was a well respected man who always made himself available to those in need. He was a strong and humble man. Knowing him was an honor. He will be greatly missed.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 21 at 12:00 EST at the Livingstone Church of the Bretheren in Cumberland, Maryland with visitation one hour prior, at Livingstone Church.Inurnment will be at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.A memorial donation may be made to Chemo Buddies of Evansville, IN, a nonprofit organization that focuses on making chemotherapy sessions as pleasant and comforting as possible. Donations may be made online at www.mychemobuddies.org, or mailed to Chemo Buddies, 6521 Greencove Ave, Evansville, IN 47715. Donations may also be made to the American Red Cross online at www.redcross.org, or mailed to American Red Cross, PO Box 101508, Atlanta, GA 30392-1508.Condolences for the family may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com