Isaac Earl “Buster” Shiflet, 92, of Waco, Texas, was born on April 9, 1929, in Bedias, Texas. He peacefully entered the gates of Heaven with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, February 20, 2022.
Buster grew up on their family farm in North Zulch, Texas. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1950 with a degree in Agriculture Science. He then went to work for Dow Chemical in Freeport, Texas. There he met and married the love of his life of 63 years, Margaret “Louise” George Shiflet.
Buster accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at a young age and followed him throughout his life. Because of his faith we have peace knowing that he is spending eternity with our Lord! Buster and Louise enjoyed attending church together and had many dear friends.
Buster enjoyed spending time with his family traveling, camping, hunting, and fishing. He was a big sports fan as well. He enjoyed watching football and attending the Baylor Bear’s basketball games.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Ernest and Inez Shiflet, his brothers Grady, and James Shiflet, his sister Mabel Shiflet Hanson, his granddaughter Savana Shiflet, and his son Robert “Wayne” Shiflet.
Buster dearly loved his family and is survived by his wife, Margaret Louise George Shiflet, his son Mark Shiflet and wife Sandra of Huntsville, Texas; his son Justin Shiflet of Bryan, Texas; granddaughter Krystina Shiflet of Moore, Oklahoma; grandsons Austin Shiflet of Spring, Texas, Bryson Shiflet and wife, Caroline of Conroe, Texas, Casen Shiflet of Conroe, Texas, Liam Shiflet of Huntsville, Texas; great grandchildren Hailey Hyde, Kylie Hyde, Carlee Patterson, Legacy Patterson, Rayne Shiflet, and Isaias Gomez.
Memorial Service: 11AM Saturday, March 5, 2022, Park Lake Drive Baptist Church in Waco. He will be buried at the Pankey Cemetery in Bedias, Texas following the service at approximately 3 pm that day.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to any of these organizations: Park Lake Drive Baptist Church, 3701 N. 27th St., Waco, TX 76708; Pankey Cemetery Association care of Sharon Newton, 10910 FM 1696 Bedias, TX 77831; or Alpha Omega Academy, 3891SH 30, Huntsville, Texas 77340 Tuition Scholarship for Liam Shiflet. All donations are tax deductible.
Place of Service: Park Lake Drive Baptist Church , 3701 N. 27th St.; Waco, TX 76708
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To the best father in law a girl could ask for! I praise God for the many years of happy memories I have with you! Popo you will be terribly missed. I praise God for your ultimate healing! 🙌🏼 I will see you in Heaven! ❤️❤️
My brother Kent’s wife, Grace, just sent this to me. I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Buster’s passing. My condolences go out to Louise and the remaining family in Texas. I am saddened to think that I knew him very little. My mother, Buster’s sister Mable “Sue” married my father and as a result, I grew up in Utah. I can only remember a few times that we spent any time together but I always considered him part of our family. We had spoken on the phone several times throughout the years while my Mom was alive and right at her death. At this point I only wish I’d known my Uncle better, as I do with my Mom’s parents as well. Uncle Buster will always hold a special place in my heart.