Romney, West Virginia - James Lindsay "Jim" Shriver of Romney, West Virginia, age 85, died peacefully at Hospice of the Blue Ridge on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Born on May 24, 1936 in Marion County, West Virginia, he was the son of Cyrus and Olga Hayhurst Shriver. Besides his parents Jim was preceded in death by daughter Suzanne Shriver and his four older sisters, Janet Funk, Janice Jennings, Mary Matlick, and Betty Renner.

Jim is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Linda LeRoy Shriver; a son, James A. Shriver (wife Shannon) of Pella, IA; a daughter, Cindy Shriver of Shanks, WV; and five grandchildren, Brittany Sherman (Brian), Abigail Nester, Phillip James Nester, Penelope Shriver, and Calliope Shriver. Additionally, he is survived by numerous, cherished nephews and nieces with whom he was very close.

Jim joined the Navy during the Korean War and served on the U.S.S. Hornet Aircraft Carrier earning the rank of Interior Communications Electrician Petty Officer 2nd Class. Following his service, he graduated from Fairmont State with a degree in biology, the first in his family to attend and graduate from college. After a short teaching stint at Rivesville, he took on a position as assistant superintendent of Lost River State Park at Mathias, WV for 2 years. He returned to teaching and earned a master's degree in education administration from Frostburg State. While working at Romney Jr. High School, he served as the head basketball coach, going undefeated in 1970-71. He went on to work as principal at Romney Jr. High School for many years. He retired in 1989, though he served as a substitute teacher for many years following retirement. In addition to serving as a substitute, he liked to travel, tend to his garden, and watch baseball, in particular the Washington Nationals.

Friends will be received on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Shaffer Funeral Home in Romney where funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Rob Vaughan officiating. Interment with military honors to follow at Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jim's memory to: Hampshire Co. Christmas Food Box Program ~ 100 Rosemary Lane ~ Romney, WV 26757

Please direct inquiries to Shaffer Funeral Home, Romney 304.822.3511