James Alexander Shaffer of Canton Ohio passed away at his home on February 24 th , 2025. James went by many nicknames such as "Alex", "Dozer", Shaffer" and "MOTO" was born on August 8, 1996, in Akron Ohio. Fighting to be born, we should have known from that point that he would turn into a fighter and a leader. From an early age Alex wanted to be a soldier and that he did. Upon completing High School at North Canton Hoover High School in 2015 where he was one of the Captains of the football team he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and spent the next 4 years serving his county. Once completing his 4-year commitment at the rank of E4 from the Marine Corps, Alex still felt the need to serve and joined the Ohio Army National Guard where he rose to the rank of E6 Staff Sargent Second Platoon, 3 rd Squad, Squad Leader out of Tiffin Ohio. Alex loved passing down his knowledge and expertise to new recruits and his team whether his team wanted to hear it or not. He never stopped learning and never stopped teaching what he learned. Outside of the military Alex loved his family, his brothers of the Leatherneck Nation Motorcycle Club International the Glorious Basterds Chapter where he is known as "Moto" and his son Beau who is his pride and joy. Anytime Alex was around Beau he had a smile on his face as a proud father. Alex was a person who you could call anytime day or night, rain or shine and he would be there no matter what the circumstances.

James is survived by his loving wife Sydni and his son Beau, Parents Derek (Laura) Shaffer, Sister Kaitlynn (Max) Erb, Brother Coleton Shaffer, Paternal Grandparents Jeff (Ellen) Shaffer, Brenda Shaffer, Maternal Grandparents Robert (Darla) Thurman, Great Maternal Grandmother Betty Thurman. Mother-in-law and Father-in-law Jamie and Stephani McKitrick, Sister-in-law Kenedi McKitrick, Brother-in-law Parkir McKitrick, Uncles Steven Shaffer, Jeremy (Amanda) Thurman, Cousins Gabrial Thurman, Parker Thurman, Noah Allen, Alysha (Ben) Henry, Brittany Emery, Aiden Shaffer, Nieces Emma and Molly Erb, Nephew Elliot Erb and many fellow Military Brothers. Preceded in death by Aunt Nicole Emery, Special 2nd Cousin Brian Michaels and fellow brothers who he served and rode with. Special Mention of his furry companions Luke and Havoc.

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