Frank H. Schaffer

Frank H. Schaffer, 84, of Albany, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Porterfield Methodist Church. Caren Dilts will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM in the Hazel Foxe Parlor. A private inurnment will follow in the Columbarium at Porterfield Methodist Church.

Frank was born in Mexia, TX on July 14, 1942, to Frank and Dorothy Schaffer. Frank later moved to Borger, TX and graduated from Borger High School in 1960. Frank was recruited by the high school basketball coach in his sophomore year, where he excelled in the sport. He received a full scholarship to West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M) and played forward and center during his college career.

Frank was employed with Sid Richardson where he managed the Logistics and Purchasing Departments. He and his wife, Deanna, moved to Albany, GA twenty years ago to be closer to family. Frank was a member of Porterfield Methodist Church, the Chi Sunday School Class, and the Men’s Tuesday Bible Study. He was also a member of The Exchange Club of Albany, The Breakfast Club on Tuesday at Eggs Up Grill, and The Breakfast Club at Hog N Bones on Saturday. Frank was a voracious reader and an avid Dallas Mavericks and Cowboys fan.

Survivors include his wife, Deanna R. Schaffer of Albany, GA; two children, DeeDee Willcox (Jason) of Albany, GA and Scott Schaffer (Tammy) of St. Charles, MO; his brothers, Anton Schaffer (Kathy Webb) of Sachse, TX and Moody Schaffer of Amarillo, TX; and his grandchildren, Kylie Schaffer of St. Louis, MO; Koen Schaffer of Kansas City, KS; Deena Willcox of Washington, DC; Carson Willcox of Atlanta, GA; and Charlie Willcox of Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

Those desiring may make memorials in memory of Frank to: The Exchange Club of Albany, 810 Westover Blvd., Albany, GA, 31707 or Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Porterfield Methodist Church, 2200 Dawson Road, Albany, GA 31707.