Bennie Nolan Shaver, 87, of South Fork and Moorefield, WV passed away suddenly Saturday January 11, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. Born September 27, 1937, at Fort Seybert, WV, was a son of the late Rev. Alferd Jesse Shaver and Wilma Viriginia Eye Shaver Zirk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rev. B. Eugene Shaver; a sister, Mary Florence Dettra, her husband John Dettra and sister Martha Lyne Clarke and her husband Presley Clarke. Bennie was the last member of his immediate family.
A proud graduate of Franklin High School in 1956, Bennie served his country with distinction as a Military Police Officer in the U. S. Army. His commitment to service continued throughout a respected 38-year career in law enforcement, where he dedicated himself to the protection and well-being of his community. Bennie was a proud retired Police Officer, whose integrity and dedication were only matched by his warm and welcoming spirit. He was a devoted member of Mount Carmel Church of the Brethren at Milam.
Bennie was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather and left to cherish in his memory are his wife JoAnn Grace Kuykendall Shaver, his son Darrell Jesse Shaver, his daughter-in-law Miranda Gillespie and his beloved granddaughter Patricia Dove Shaver. Bennie is also survived by many extended family members including sisters-in-laws, Faye Shaver and Mary Lou Johnson and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
A funeral service to honor Bennie’s extraordinary life will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel located at 107 Washington Street. The service will be officiated by Pastor Russell Webster and will include Military Rites by the U.S. Army to honor Bennie’s service. Friends and family are invited to gather and share their memories of Bennie from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Memorials in Bennie’s honor may be directed to the Hardy County Public Library, 100 N Main St, Moorefield, WV 26836. To celebrate and honor Bennie’s remarkable journey, friends and loved ones are encouraged to visit his Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com , where memories, photos, and reflections can be shared. Let us come together to honor a life filled with service, dedication, and unconditional love.
