Ira William Chaffin, 93, of Salem passed away on Sunday, February 7. He was born on September 12, 1927, in Danville, Virginia.
He was predeceased by his parents, Okie and Clara Chaffin, and his wife, Esther Lois Finch Chaffin.
He is survived by one son, Ira W. Chaffin Jr. (Bill); two grandsons, Cory of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Adam of Chicago, Illinois.
Ira was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II and a longtime member of American Legion Post 248 in Roanoke. He also was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church, Taylor Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rites and Kazim Temple. Ira retired from General Electric with 31 years of service.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, at Sherwood Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Oakey’s Funeral Service – South Chapel, Roanoke, Va., (540) 989-3131. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.oakeys.com.
