Robert Sawyer Sheffey

Mr. Robert Sawyer Sheffey of Raeford NC unexpectedly joined our Heavenly Father at Autumn Care of Raeford on November 19, 2022. 

Robert was born in Dublin, VA on August 17, 1933, to the late Hansel Sheffey and Elsie Grossclose Sheffey.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty June Sheffey; his son, Stephen Ray Sheffey; his brother, David (Squeak) Sheffey, and two sisters, Margaret Ellen Shaw and Alice Parks.

Robert retired from the United States Army Special Forces where he served for over 20 years. Sheffey served active-duty combat for three tours in Vietnam and was awarded numerous medals of honor and gallantry; to include the bronze star and three purple hearts. Until the end of his military career, Sheffey was a skydiving and HALO Instructor at Fort Bragg.  

After his military career, Robert worked passionately for many years with M J Soffe LLC creating many t-shirt designs where some of his amazing artwork is still used today.  

He is survived by a son, Robert K. Sheffey, and his wife, Nancy L. Sheffey; two grandchildren, Sawyer K. Sheffey and Miranda Sheffey Moderie and her husband, Tommy; two great-grandchildren, Maverick Sheffey and Zoey Moderie; two brothers, Donald H. Sheffey and Frank Lee Sheffey; plus, many nieces and nephews that he was adored by.

A visitation will be held from 3-4 pm Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 12 pm Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel.

A committal service will follow at Sandy Grove Methodist Church Cemetery with full military honors. 6800 Arabia Road, Lumber Bridge, NC 28357

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Sandy Grove Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. 

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