THE ODESSA AMERICAN
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Jacob Ryan Shifflet

WACO — Jacob Ryan Shifflett, age 7, of Waco passed away Sunday,
 June 15, 2003, at a Fort Worth hospital. Services will be held 
at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey 
Chapel, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, with Rev. Richard Creech 
officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Jacob Ryan was born October 19, 1995, to Ryan and Kimberly 
Shifflett in San Angelo. They moved to the Waco area in 1997, 
where Jacob Ryan attended Parkdale Elementary. Jacob Ryan 
completed his first grade year and was preparing to start his 
second grade year. He was instantly loved by all with his 
beautiful big blue eyes and bright shining smile. Jacob Ryan 
captivated all who met him with his charm and his fun loving
 attitude on life. Jacob Ryan was the most beautiful, gifted,
 talented, and intelligent son a parent could ask for and he was
 worshiped by both. Jacob Ryan enjoyed riding his scooter, 
skateboarding with his brother, soccer, and enjoyed playing 
practical jokes on others. He loved playing video games, 
Nintendo and Xbox, and always had to have Cartoon Network on.

Jacob Ryan followed and worshiped his older brother and sister 
and loved them dearly. He always defended his family with his 
feisty temper and undying loyalty. Jacob Ryan will be missed 
every moment of everyday and will be loved eternally by his 
parents and siblings.

Survivors include parents, Kimberly Machelle and Ryan Matthew 
Shifflett; sister, Ashley Machelle; brother, Cody Matthew, all 
of Waco; grandmothers, Kathy Arlene Lawrence of Galveston and 
Janie Ruth Logan of Waco; great-grandmothers, Velma Pearl Smith 
of Kermit and Pansy Mae Lawrence of Dayton; grandfathers, Wiley 
Matthew Shifflett of Odessa, Jonathan William Logan of Waco and 
James Randy Lawrence of Tennessee; aunts, Melissa Ann Lawrence 
of Waco and Jennifer Renea Richardson of Monahans; uncles, Damon
 Russell Shifflett of Galveston, Joseph Randy Lawrence of 
Tennessee and Gary Michael Richardson Jr. of Monahans; cousins, 
Vanessa of Monahans and Hailey of Waco; and many other family 
members and friends in Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, and California.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory by signing 
the “Memorial Guestbook” at http://www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.