BLACKSHEAR — Scott William Shiver, 51 of Blackshear, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 2, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Shiver was born May 7, 1974, in Homerville to the
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late James T. Shiver and Linda Shiver Bennett. He was raised in Waresboro.
After marrying his childhood sweetheart and starting a family, Shiver made Blackshear his home. He worked for the Waycross Housing Authority for 20 years until his health declined in 2023.
Shiver was an active member of Cornerstone Church of God until his health kept him home bound.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by grandparents, William H. Shiver and Linda Shiver Bennett, Jehu Ralph Davis and Lucille Ryan Davis; brother, James “Teddy” Shiver III; and his fur babies, Flossie and Sissy.
Shiver is survived by his loving wife of 33 years although they were together 35 years, Angela Ryals Shiver; four children, Justin Shiver and wife Breanna of Blackshear, Dustin Shiver of Blackshear, Katelyn Howell and husband Payton of Blackshear, Leighanne Walston and husband Kenny of Dublin; 12 grandchildren, Aubrey, Kenlee, Oakland, Hunter, Camberlyn, Brooklyn, Caleigh, Leland, William, Brayden, Livy and Johnathan; three sisters, Rhonda Johns and husband Buddy of Brantley County, Cheryl Jewell and husband Timmy of Waycross, Tina Davis and husband Roy of Blackshear; fur baby, Raine; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A celebration of life was held Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel.
The family requested the Waycross Housing Authority to serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Miles-Odum Funeral Home to help offset funeral costs.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome. com Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
