Honeoye:  Raymond Theodore Shafer Jr., age 94, passed away on August 7, 2019, in Suisun City, California. “Ted” was born on May 11, 1925, in Rochester, New York, to Raymond and Alice (Mandery) Shafer. Ted grew up in Honeoye, New York, and graduated from the University of Rochester, and served in the US Army.

Ted was a self-published author of “The Great Silver Air Fleet” as well as a collection of short stories. Ted was a self-taught banjo player and the leader of TED SHAFER’S JELLY ROLL JAZZ BAND. He was the owner of Merry Makers Record Company, and was an established producer of an extensive catalog of traditional Dixieland Jazz music. He was a driving force in keeping this music alive and relative in the Northern California scene.
He was an avid classic car enthusiast, model airplane builder, and overall great guy.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Shafer; nephew, Francis Xavier Shafer; and brother-in-law, Richard (Dick) Evans.

Ted is survived by his sister, Jane Evans; nieces, Lisa Evans Gray (Bill), Cathy Evans Frailey (Jamie), Mary Frances Shafer Bernard (Tom); great nephews, Eric and Chris Neves, Morgan and Jackson Frailey, Calvin Shafer; great nieces, Kira Shafer Harris (Lance), Sarah Frances Bernard; and great-great nieces and nephews, Rylee, Ella, Tanner, Dylan, Desmond, and Ethan.

Services will be on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 9:00 am at St. Mary’s Church, 8961 Main St, Honeoye, NY 14471. Immediately following the service the burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date in California.

Arrangements are under the care of Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 707-425-4697 and the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc 585-229-2444.  To share a condolence or a memory please visit: www.bryanbraker.com or www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.