William E. Shaw
March 1, 1936 ~ January 28, 2014
William E. Shaw, age 77, of Stilesville passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at his home. He was born March 1, 1936 in Indianapolis to the late Christopher “ Andrew” and Lucille Shaw.
William served his country for three years while mainly stationed in Germany shortly after the Korean Conflict. He was one of the few servicemen able to witness the first nuclear test blasts in America. He provided for his family by working as a forklift operator for 37 years at General Motors, retiring in 2001. He was a long time member of the Plainfield Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing; after he retired he purchased a boat and during the warm months he would boat at Lake Cataract and fish. He was a amiable man who was well known in his community.
Surviving is his loving wife of over fifty five years, Judy Yeadon Shaw; his 4 children, Lisa M. Lunt ( Dennis) of Camby, William E. Shaw Jr. ( Lori) of Brownstown, Brian D. Shaw ( Theresa) of Martinsville and David L. Shaw of Plainfield; his 7 grandchildren; Summer Fairfield, Tera Pease, Joel Shaw, Amber Brenner, Amanda Kennedy, Griffin Lunt, and Tori Shaw. His is also survived by 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Carlisle- Branson Funeral Service & Crematory entrusted with arrangements.
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We will miss you and we will miss your happy smile, The Whatley family
We are so sad to hear of Bill passing away. We know that Jehovah is the reader of hearts. We all long for the day of when he will bring back all of our loved ones and we can reunite with them once again. Just hang onto that thought to get through this dark time. Our prayers are with you all. Scott and Judith Watson
Dear Uncle Bill, I am heartbroken and so saddened by your leaving this world. I pray you are at peace and no longer fighting those demons that tormented you. I ask your forgiveness in not being there for you and with you more. Regrets cant bring you back,so I can only say I loved you and will always hold your memories close. You were the first person I knew who fly-fished. Loved fried squirrel more than dad! Gave me my first taste of butter pecan ice cream. And never let a chance go by to put your fingerprints on my glasses lens. I will always hold you near to my heart…Love Pam
Uncle Bill, Just wanted to let you know that you will be missed, Sorry that I did not get to see you more often.At least you are now in a better place, away from all the heartache and pain. I will forever remember you,miss you and love you Beverly
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family on the loss of this special man. I remember him as a friendly, nice person who always spoke to me and had a smile for all. Diane Poteet (Yeadon)
My prayers to the Shaw family. Larry B. (IPL)
Uncle Bill the memory of you will always be bright in my mind–you were a wonderful uncle, and a GREAT brother. I will share stories of you for the rest of my life.
Judy, My thoughts are with you and the family right now. You & Bill were so special to me as I grew up. Missing you all!
Thinking of you all. Some of my earliest memories are of your family. Bill was so special & kind. Always a hug & a good word. He will be missed. We look forward to seeing him again in the paradise. Thinking of you all. Love-Mike & Cheri Freeman.
Thinking of the Shaw family. You were a good friend to my mother.