Amos Jerrell Shiflett Jr, Age 86 of Loganville, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
He is preceded in death by; his loving wife, Kitty, of Loganville, GA.; his two sisters, Audrey Pilkerton of Alexandria, VA, and Susie Mills of Stafford, VA.; his brother, Kenny Shiflett of Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by, his daughter, Karen Joiner of Atlanta, GA; his son, Kevin (Susan) Engle of Vero Beach, FL; his daughter, Chris Simpson of Round Hill, VA; and his 4 grandchildren, Justin (Caylon) Joiner, Jacob (Brooke) Joiner, Jordan Engle, and Carson Engle.
Amos was a faithful member of Lucerne Baptist Church for the past 12 years, where he was very active in the Senior’s Ministry, and loved participating in praise and worship with the band. He retired from Ford Motor Company, as a mechanic after 50 years of service.
His two favorite hobbies were golf and bowling, which he enjoyed well into his eighties. He also loved watching the Atlanta Braves games- His love of baseball goes way back to his Groveton High School days, where he was a star player and scouted by the Pittsburgh Pirates!
He loved his family and friends and will be missed by so many.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Amos will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel in Snellville, GA. with Pastor Pete Mattix officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Reposted courtesy on Wages Funeral Home.
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