William L. "Billy" Shaffer

William L. “Billy” Shaffer, 41, Kokomo, passed away at 4:31 pm on Thursday May 21, 2026, at his home. William was born in Kokomo on September 25, 1984, the son of William E. and Angela R. (DeLano) Shaffer.

Billy was a machinist, CNC and a former member of Electrical Apprentice for IBEW. He enjoyed installing audio systems in cars, cooking, and baking.  He was very involved with his girlfriend’s children. He was a loving and caring person with a big heart and held in high regard.

Billy is survived by his parents, William and Angela; longtime partner, Ashley Wiman and her children, Cashis and Joslin Roland; grandmother, Beatrice Irene Shaffer, sisters, Jessica (Jason) Garling, Penny (Jacob) DeWeese; brother Jabian (Jaelyn) Shaffer; several aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews, Destiny Sutherland, Haley Sutherland, Aiden Sutherland, Cody Dunn, Chloe Dunn; and 4 great nieces.

He was preceded in death by sister, Patricia Lynn DeLano; grandparents, Marguerite (William) Ross, James (Evelyn) DeLano, and Robert Shaffer; uncles, Robert Shaffer Jr., James DeLano, Manuel Garcia, and Frank Hawk; and aunt, Rebecca Chavez.

Friends may visit with the family from 10am to 12 pm on Friday May 29, 2026, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W Lincoln Road, Kokomo. A funeral service celebrating William’s life will be at 12pm on Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor Seth Alford officiating. Burial will follow in Crown Point Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help assist the family with final expenses. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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