Keith Stephen

Shafner

Keith Shafner passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Darrell Shafner and the late Jacqueline Shafner. Keith was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Helena Catholic Church.

Keith enjoyed his work with Publix and took pride in the time he spent there. He was a talented and artistic individual who enjoyed writing poetry and expressing himself through his creativity. Keith also had a love for music of all kinds and enjoyed watching classic television shows, especially The Andy Griffith Show. He will be remembered for his unique personality, creativity, and the love he shared with his family.

Keith is survived by his sister, Janine McCord and her husband, Raymond; his brothers, Phil Shafner and his wife, Cindy, and Jeff Shafner and his wife, Lorna; his stepmother, Victoria Shafner; and his nephews, Zachary Shafner and Khodie Shafner.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Beck Funeral Home from 10:45am until 11:45am. Funeral Mass will be at St. Helena's Catholic Church at 12:00pm following the visitation.

On October 7, 2026, services will take place in Dayton, Ohio. There will be a visitation from 9:30am until 10:30am at St. Luke Catholic Church, 1440 N. Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45432. Mass will occur following the visitation at 10:30am. After Mass, inurnment will take place in Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Ave., Dayton, OH 45409.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Keith Shafner. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.