Dr. David "Doc" Shafer

PINEY FLATS, Tennessee David “Doc” Shafer, age 66, formerly of Tallahassee, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with an aggressive cancer. As the only son of Luther and Catherine Shafer, David was raised in South Miami along with his two sisters. He attended Sunset Elementary School, South Miami Junior High, and South Miami High School. Always an intellectual child; David was Valedictorian of his graduating class, President of the National Honor Society and a member of the Mu Alpha Theta. Growing up as a tomato farmer’s son, David enjoyed most outdoor sports and activities including fishing, basketball, landscaping, gardening and personal fitness. Shafer went on to the University of Miami, graduating Magna Cum Laude and remained a dedicated Hurricane fan the remainder of his life. He continued his education at the University of Florida where he obtained his Medical Degree. David later graduated from the Family Practice Residency Program at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital where he obtained the Chief Resident position. David continued to serve the Tallahassee area as a Primary Care Physician where he felt all men, women, and children deserve equal care and attentiveness in health and wellness. Family was always very important to “Doc”. He had three children: Kenneth, Scott and Caroline. As well as April and Charity, daughters of his beloved wife Karyn. Together, they strived to foster a safe and loving environment. During his later years, David remained physically and socially active in civic groups such as Springtime Tallahassee where he served in varying capacities and met people he would call friends all the way to the very end of his life. Always an animal lover, He and Karyn raised their fair share of Pomeranians. Sharing his love and legacy are his wife, Karyn; children, Kenneth (Kaitlyn) Shafer, Scott (Tiffany) Shafer, Caroline Shafer, April (Lyell) Walker and Charity (Jake) Amenta; along with his 7 grandchildren; Sister, Barbara Johnson; Niece, Lucinda Hokanson; and Cousin, Idykate Codington; and many friends. The Shafer family would like to publicly thank Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL; Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee; and the wonderful and loving staff of Amedisys Hospice Care of Kingsport, Tennessee including Joanna Mobley, Courtney Tucker and Chaplain Daniel Wininger. In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored to have donations made to The University of Florida Foundation, Inc. in an effort to further the study, education, and treatment of Spindle Cell Sarcoma. Please write in the memo line of your check: David L. Shafer M.D. Fund for Spindle Cell Research. UF Health Office of Development PO BOX 100386 Gainesville, FL 32610 A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Bevis Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral Home. The service will be available to view live online at https://www.bevisfh.com. To watch, click on the word Obituaries at the top of the homepage, then click on the name of your loved one, and then the green Photos and Videos tab. Staff members will be available to answer questions or help with technical issues at (850) 385-2193. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)

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Dr. David "Doc" Shafer

April 30, 2021