James Edward Shafer, 40, of Cahokia, IL, passed away at 2:36 p.m. Mon. Dec. 23, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was born Jan. 20, 1979 in Alton, IL to Loretta Fay (Greer) Harris and Ronald Edward Shafer Sr.

James was a self-employed stereo system installer and home health care worker.  He was a weight lifter and body builder with a big generous heart.  He loved cooking and was kind, outgoing and happy.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by 11 siblings: William (Christina) Owens, Kimberly Harris, Ronda West, Veronica (Don) Dinges, Edward Shafer, Holly Shafer, Heather (Donald) Groetecke, Ronald Shafer Jr., Albert (Casey) Shafer, Rachel (Tony) Mormino and Ian Shafer; and his step-mother: Susan Shafer.

He was preceded in death by a son: James Edward Shafer Jr.; and his step-father: Steven Harris.

Memorial visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of memorial services at 7 p.m. Wed. Jan. 8, 2019 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at www.the mmrf.org