"Maxine, Im so sorry for your loss. I only met David a few times and it was always pleasant. Condolences to you and the Shavers fsmily."
Land David Shavers Jr., 81, of Newport, RI, passed away on June 11, 2020.David was born on August 26, 1938 in East Providence, RI to the late Land D. Shavers Sr. and Ida Celia Mae (Greene) Shavers.A 1956 graduate of Warwick Veterans Memorial High School, David retired from the New England Telephone Company in 1998 after a long career. During his retirement, David enjoyed working at Blenheim Newport, an assisted living facility. He was a member of the Community Baptist Church in Newport. He was an Honorary Past Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 33rd Mason of Consistory #12, and a Past Excellent High Priest of Cyrus Chapter #4. He was a Past Potentate of Constantine Temple #14 and served as a past Treasurer of the Grand Lodge. David was an active member of the NAACP Newport County.David is survived by his wife Maxine Bradford-Shavers of Newport, his daughters Lisa Shavers of Rumford, RI, Cheryl Shavers, and grandson Darrell Goss, Jr. of Inglewood, CA. He also leaves three nephews Andrew Jackson of Providence, Kenneth Reis of Pawtucket, and Michael (Bill) Reis of Providence, and three nieces, Jacqueline (John) Ramos of Watertown, CT, Brenda Jackson of Cranston, and Annette (Joel) Cooley of Pawtucket, stepchildren Deborah Allawi of Stafford, VA, William and Troy Bradford, both of Newport, and step-grandchildren, Hamid Allawi, Alana Cabral and Geia Apanovitch, and a host of relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings, William Shavers, Ruth Anna Shavers, Grace Straiten, Cora Britto, Blanche Jackson, and Hope Harris.Visitation will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Please understand, due to the pandemic, facemasks are required and there will be a longer than usual wait time to pay your respects to the family.Funeral Services will be private due to limited gatherings at this time.Additional information at www.memorialfuneralhome.com
"Maxine, Im so sorry for your loss. I only met David a few times and it was always pleasant. Condolences to you and the Shavers fsmily."
"Bill Brooks. Dave And I worked together for the phone Co. Back in the sixties and seventies. I'm so sorry for your loss Dave was a really great guy and a very nice person. I'll pray for him today at Mass."
"Played basketball with him . Aldrich 8 grade"
"To Maxine, his two daughters Cheryl, and Lisa you have my deepest sympathy in your loss. David was kind and funny. He always had something good to say about people. He could turn a negative into positive.To the entire Shavers family, I pray God will continue blessing you and keep you in the palms of his hands. Think on the goodness you enjoyed with David and keep that as your memory."
"Mr. Shavers was a gentle-man, blessings and prayers of comfort to his family and loved ones."
"Yes yes yes I could not get my hands to type a goodbye cousin David I knew there was a reason you was not driving by downtown anymore unbelievable this person said it all with love"
"To the Shavers Family,My condolences, and prayers to your family!"
"To the entire Shavers FamiliesWe extend our deepest condolences during this time of bereavement. We are praying for strength to the family. We will truly miss Uncle David as we called him. A sweet spirit."
"MY SYMPATHIES TO DAVID'S FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. DAVID WAS AN OLD FRIEND BACK WHEN WE ADTTENDED JUNIOR HIGH @ ALDRICH. WE ALL WERE ALL FRIENDS, BUT LOOKED UP TO DAVID FOR HIS GUIDANCE & INTELLIGENCE! SINCERELY,RAYMOND A. CHOINIERE"
"My condolences and prayers to the Shavers family."
"With deep sympathy to the family.From Joanne Silva Njoku"
"To Maxine and All Members of the Shavers FamilyOur deepest sympathies.We will be praying for David and you and the whole family.God's peace be with him and the Family.NAACP - Newport County Branch"
"My condolences to Daves Family. We worked together in New England Telephone Co. in Apponaug"
"What a sweet and funny man. His wife always had him looking sharp. The residents LOVED Dave. He will be missed. Tho he retired a long time ago you would never have known. R.I.P. Dave"
"To the family I send my condolence for the lost of David. May he rest in Peace ."
"Deepest sympathy to the family."
"My condolences and prayers to the Shaver family. Naomi Jacks Brown"
"Lisa and Cheryl, I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We met late in life dealing with our health issues but i always enjoyed our conversations.. David knew he was blessed with wonderful daughters and I'm sure he was smiling thinking of you both. Condolences to your mom as well. Blessings always."
"I know as you've gained your wings you've been greated by Grandma your Sister's and Brother's and Grandpa who'll be playing his harmonica! Yes your all going to sing and dance! There's so many memories especially the way you'd call my name like no one else! May you enjoy your crown! LOLUV"
"Maxine, Im so sorry to hear of Davids passing. What an accomplished man, especially in the community and the Masons. I hope your memories bring you peace. You and your family will be in my prayers. Marilyn Warren"
"My mentor, my coworker, my handler, my extended family and most of all my friend. Thank you for your inspiration, your guidance and your example. I will never forget your calm demeanor in how to deal with folks who didn't accept us. Thank you for those real life lessons you taught me on those many days and nights we worked together in the cable vault underground at the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. Your tolerance and your leadership lessons are still and will be forever woven in the fabric of my existence. Your laugh, which made everyone around join in and laugh, and that twinkle in your eye will never be forgotten. Thank you for the love. May you be richly rewarded in the hereafter for the love you shared and for a life well lived. Rest in peace forever Uncle Land David."