He retired from Allied Tubing and Conduit in Pine Bluff and also worked at Burlington Industries in Monticello for 21 years. Richard was a United States Army Veteran and was of the Baptist faith. He received a BS in Computer Science from UAM in 1986 and a Master's in Medical Lab Science from Arkansas State University in 2016. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Morene Fisher.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Linda Carter Shafer of Jonesboro; three daughters, Paula Shafer Britain and husband Peter and Brandy Shafer Tolbert and husband Stephen both of Memphis, TN and Amanda Shafer of Jonesboro; his mother, Delois Dilbeck of White Hall; one brother, Larry Joe Shafer and wife Karen of Lawton, OK; one sister, Anita Shafer of White Hall; nine grandchildren, Angela, David, Ramzie, T. J., Jack, Claira, Madison, O'Neal and Carlee; three stepbrothers, Pat Fisher and wife Charlotte of Monticello, Mike Fisher of Benton and Darrell Dilbeck and wife Melonie of Tillar; four step-sisters, Eva Fisher Lewis of Carroll Stream, IL, Teresa Dilbeck McElroy and husband Mark of Rowher, Angie Dilbeck of White Hall and Tambra Dilbeck of MS.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Carter Cemetery in Ashley County. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(5)
Shirley Fisher
Bryant, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 I want to express my deepest sympathies to Keith’s family. You all are in my thoughts & prayers. May God give you the comfort & strength to get thought your lose.Michael Lewis
, IL Thursday, June 20, 2019 My thoughts and prayers for the entire family during this difficult time. To my uncle Keith, I’ll always remember our trips down to Arkansas and a lot of my childhood being around you and the other aunts, uncles, and cousins. You were a smart man, always had jokes, and you will be missed by many. Rest now, you’re free from your pain. Gone from our sight but never from our hearts. Love always, your nephew Michaelevalewis
Elk Grove Village, IL Thursday, June 20, 2019 May you rest in peace you are finally free from all your pain you were always my favorite I will miss our long talks and our funny joke but you will never be forgotten love Eva lew iseva lewis
elk grove village, IL Thursday, June 20, 2019 To my brother Keith may you rest in peace finally be free of your pain I will always remember our long talks and our funny jokes I will never forget you you were always my favorite love Eva lewisMichael Fisher
Benton, AR Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Rest In Peace my half brother.