Steven H. Schaffer

Steven H. Schaffer age 57 of Clarksville, passed away on Monday January 22, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1960 in Tuscombia, MO, the son of the late Edmond John Schaffer and Elizabeth Engelmeyer Watson. Steven served in the U.S. Army for 6 years active duty and 14 years in the Army Reserves. He later worked as a welder and as a truck driver until his health forced retirement in December. He enjoyed driving a truck and hunting and fishing. He is survived by his Mother Elizabeth Watson (James F.) of Clarksville; a son Dwayne Schaffer; a brother Bernard Schaffer of Jefferson City, MO; Sisters Catherine Hicks of Topeka, KS; Anna Schaffer of Jefferson City, MO; Joanna Surface of Oak Grove, KY; Emma Black of Clarksville; Bertha Schilling of Clarksville; and Debra Davis (John T.) of Woodlawn. He is also survived by his companion Joyce Young and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his Father he is preceded in death by a brother Robert John Schaffer and a sister Elizabeth Kloeppel. Memorial services with military honors will be conducted on Wednesday January 31, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Kentucky Veteran Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, KY. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center 335 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com.