John A Shaw, Sr.

CAMPBELL — Mr. John A. Shaw Sr., 87, departed this life Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Austintown Healthcare Center.

Mr. Shaw was born Jan. 23, 1935, in Pellum, Ga., a son of George and Irene Monroe Shaw. He was a high school graduate and attended several trade schools.

He was a United States Navy veteran, serving on the USS Midway. He was also employed at General Motors Lordstown as a supervisor for 25 years.

He was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel Television Ministry. He loved cars and fishing, was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, and a longtime CB fan whose handle was “Rawbones.”

He leaves to mourn his passing and his legacy, his wife, Linda B. Shaw; three daughters, Cynthia (Charles) Mitchell of Glendale, Ariz., Joan (George) Thomas of Campbell and Angelia Shaw; a son, John Jr. (Dionne) Shaw of Columbus; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Victor Shaw; three brothers, George, Raymond and Fred Shaw; a sister, Mary Shaw; and a granddaughter, Sade Shaw.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home, with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Guests are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Services of dignity and love entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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