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James Shoffner [1932-2011]

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. James Preston "Jim" Shoffner, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at his home.Jim was born on June 30, 1932 to Huda and George Shoffner in Shelbyville, Tenn. He attended the McCallie School in Chattanooga, where he was a three sport varsity athlete in football, soccer, and tennis. After graduating in 1950, he attended Cornell University and majored in Electrical Engineering at Cornell, Jim was inducted into The Sphinx Head Senior Honor Society and was a varsity lettermen in two sports, soccer and tennis. He was captain of the soccer team and earned All-Ivy League honors. In 1955, Jim started his career with The DuPont Co. in Orange, Texas where he met and married his beloved wife of 52 years, Janis Keith. Upon leaving the DuPont Co. in 1966, he started his own company, Flurodynamics, specializing in Teflon based products for industrial applications. Jim successfully sold the company to New York based Caborundum. Jim was an avid pilot and enjoyed all things outdoors with his family.Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jan Shoffner and four grown children, Jay Shoffner, John Shoffner, Jan Shoffner Johnston and Jill Shoffner Egan: nine grandchildren, Hill, Ben and Jan Jan Johnston, Ryan and Hayden Shoffner, and John, Jake, Jackson and Joe Egan. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Mina Morgan and his brother, George Shoffner.A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Six Oaks Cemetery in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island. A reception will be held after the service at the home of the Shoffners.The family requests memorial gifts be made in memory of Jim Shoffner to the First Baptist Church of Hilton Head Island 100 South Forest Beach Drive Hilton Head Island, SC. 29928.
 

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 If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.

 How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! It is FREE and it only takes a second.

Believe in the War or not, let's support the guys that have to do it no matter what we believe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Who do I contact to inquire about reserving the chapel for a special event?

Answer:

Mary Motlow

Address: 3643 Lynchburg Hwy, Lynchburg, Tn. 37352

Phone: 931-759-7644

Email: mary.motlow@gmail.com

Who do I contact to inquire about giving a memorial to the chapel?

Answer:

Bentley and Debbie Shofner

4625 Spring Cove Drive

Murfreesboro, Tn 37128

Phone: 615-890-6994

Email: shofdeb1995@comcast.net; bshofner4625@comcast.net

Memorials and donations in honor of people or occasions may also be made to:

Shofner Lutheran Chapel Fund

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

P.O. Box 440225

Nashville, TN  37244

The Community Foundation receives checks at the above address.  Credit card donations may be made by visiting the Community Foundation’s website at:

www.cfmt.org

Who do I contact to inquire about arrangements for a funeral, burial and gravesite?

Answer:

Michael Allen Shoffner

1100 Bugscuffle Road

Wartrace Tn 37183

Phone: 931-389-9657

Who do I contact about putting information on our website?

Answer:

Ann Shofner

314 East Franklin Street

Shelbyville, Tn.  37160

Phone: 931-684-3400

Email: ann.shofner@gmail.com

Who do I contact about questions that I have about the chapel building and grounds?

Answer:

Martin Shofner

1612 16^th Avenue South

Nashville, TN 37212

Phone: 615-383-1991

Email:martinshofner@architectsure.com

Who do I contact about questions that I have concerning my family history?

Answer:

Glenn Taylor

4812 Cynthia Lane

Murfreesboro, Tn. 37127

Email: Glenn.Taylor@ingrambook.com

Who do I contact about questions concerning Shofner Lutheran Chapel Worship Services?

Answer:

Glenn Taylor

4812 Cynthia Lane

Murfreesboro, Tn. 37127

Email: Glenn.Taylor@ingrambook.com
 

Who do I contact about questions concerning special music at an SLC service or event?

Answer:

Bill Hall

Phone: 931-389-6616

Email: wfh1059@yahoo.com
 

For any other questions concerning Shofner Lutheran Chapel, who do I contact?

Answer:

Ann Shofner

314 East Franklin Street

Shelbyville, Tn. 37160

Phone: 931-684-3400

Email:  ann.shofner@gmail.com

Donations & Memorials may be made to Shofner Lutheran Chapel and sent to Shofner Lutheran Chapel c/o 4625 Spring Cove Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37128

Martin Shofner is a proud papa!  His daughter, Jesse Shofner is a featured singer in a video on YouTube.  Way to go, Jessie!!!

You can see her performance at the following links.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0oXwhy360Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taThc6bTMQQ

Stewart Shofner reports on daughter, Alyssa's recent sports success.  Here's Alyssa as CPA's 1st region champs, CPA is in the sweet 16 & play at home Sat. night then to State.

Coach "Cut" is Duke's Head Coach.  At present, this is as high as the cotton harvested & most likely will not get any higher.

Congratulations to Robert and proud papa, Stewart!!!

Special Events on Saturday, June 5th!

10:30am-11:00am at the Chapel;  Local Historian, Richard Quin, will speak about the farms surrounding Shofner Lutheran Chapel.

11:00am-12:30pm at the Chapel;  Annual Organizational Meeting for Committees (Reports & Recommendations)

1:30pm-4:00pm - Don't Muck the Duck! Fun Float on the Duck River w/ Clean Up Along the Way; A Public Service Project for our "adopted" piece of the river.  Directions & Details will be provided at the Chapel.

6:00pm - Potluck Dinner @ Martin Shofner's Storybook Farm - 727 Cathy Rd. Wartrace, TN -1 mile from Chapel.  Directions will be provide at the Chapel - Call Martin if you'd like free rustic accommodations at his farm, 615-477-5155.

Dinner on the Grounds - Sunday, June 6th

 8:00am-9:00am * Early Service * Old Cemetery on Hill above Chapel * 1/2 mile from Chapel  Follow Signs / Wear Sneakers

10:30am-11:00am * Organ Prelude at the Chapel

11:00am-12:00pm * Service

12:15pm * Dinner on the Grounds * Bring your favorite dish or dessert! Annual Business Meeting will follow Dinner on the Grounds.

For more information please call Bentley/Debbie Shofner @ 615-890-6994

Donations or Memorials may be made to Shofner Lutheran Chapel and sent to Shofner Lutheran Chapel c/o 4625 Spring Cove Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37128.

Cookbooks & History books will be available for sale on Sunday.  Great Christmas Gifts!