James Edward Shafer, a 40-year-old male from Cahokia, IL, passed away on December 23, 2019, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born on January 20, 1979, in Alton, IL, he was the son of Loretta Fay Harris and Ronald Edward Shafer Sr. James was a self-employed stereo system installer and home health care worker. He was known for his generous heart, love for cooking, and passion for weight lifting and bodybuilding.
James Edward Shafer's death was not reported as a murder,
and there were no details available regarding any arrests, suspects, litigations, or investigations related to his death. The obituary and memorial information provided by various sources did not indicate any foul play or criminal activity surrounding his passing. Instead, the focus was on his life, his family, and his contributions to the community.
James was survived by his parents, Loretta Fay Harris and Ronald Edward Shafer Sr., as well as 11 siblings: William Owens, Kimberly Harris, Ronda West, Veronica Dinges, Edward Shafer, Holly Shafer, Heather Groetecke, Ronald Shafer Jr., Albert Shafer, Rachel Mormino, and Ian Shafer. He was preceded in death by his son, James Edward Shafer Jr., and his step-father, Steven Harris.
Memorial services for James Edward Shafer were held on January 8, 2019, at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials were requested to be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. The community remembered him as a kind, outgoing, and happy individual who touched the lives of many.
In summary, James Edward Shafer's death was a tragic loss for his family and community, but there were no indications of any criminal activity or investigations related to his passing. The focus remained on celebrating his life and the positive impact he had on those around him.
