Columbus Lee Shifflett, Sr., 81, of Warm Springs, Virginia passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.

He was born October 12, 1939 in Hot Springs, Virginia, the son of the late Layton O'dell Shifflett and Mary Pauline Graham Shifflett.

Mr. Shifflett retired from Covington Honda Nissan where he worked as a car salesman.

He was a member of Healing Springs Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, gardener and sportsman. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially when he could attend family reunions.

He is survived by a special companion, Jeanette Bryant of Covington, Virginia; three children, Columbus L. Shifflett, Jr. of Warm Springs, Kathi S. Hensley and husband, Allen of Hot Springs, Virginia, Melvin D. Shifflett and wife, Missy of Hot Springs; two grandchildren, Whitney Shifflett of Hot Springs, Virginia, Landon Hensley of Radford, Virginia; seven brothers, Robert Shifflett and wife, Charlotte of Hot Springs, Jerry Shifflett and wife, Sarah of Hightown, Virginia, Hugh Shifflett and wife, Diana, Ralph Shifflett, Ron Shifflett and wife, Lumina, Randy Shifflett and wife, Sue, Jody Shifflett, all of Hot Springs; five sisters: Jeannette Dellinger and husband, Ray of Bakersville, NC, Patricia Watson and husband, Frankie of Fairmont, WV, Edna Beam and husband, Tom of Kerikeri, New Zealand, Sally Howard and husband, Jim, Martha Peters and husband, Eddie, all of Hot Springs; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jim, Frank and Leonard Shifflett.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Warm Springs Cemetery with Reverend Richard Goforth officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Healing Springs Baptist Church, 4697 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, Virginia 24445.

The McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home, Hot Springs, is in charge of arrangements.