Lonnie Shaffer, 69, of Kingsport, passed away early Sunday morning (July 24, 2017) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Lonnie loved to play music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Claire Shaffer; sister, Sue Booher; a brother, Shorty Shaffer. Lonnie Shaffer is survived by his sons, Brad Shaffer and Jason Shaffer; grandchildren, Justin Shaffer and Josh Shaffer; three great grandchildren, Addison Shaffer, Allison Shaffer, and Ava Shaffer; his sisters, Barbara Flannagan and Peggy Rice; step-sister, Dorothy Hutchins; brothers, Willie Shaffer and Tommy Shaffer; a step-daughter, Jennifer Vaughn along with several nieces and nephews. A private gathering will take place at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Shaffer family.