The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Wednesday, June 12, at Edo Miller Funeral Home in Brunswick, Georgia. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
John is survived by wife Frances “Feche” Moore Shaw, and their children Susan Shaw Wilder (Pelham) and Steven Shaw (Natalie), his grandchildren Marin and Finn Shaw. In addition he is survived by sisters Winnie Shaw Long (Homer) of Texas and Gerry Shaw Flanders of Brunswick and cousin Sam Wright and wife Lynn.
John was a Graduate of Glynn Academy Class of 1957. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He was a Co-op student with Georgia Power Company. John retired to St. Simons Island after a 38 year career in sales and marketing with the General Electric Company.
John was a member of the Wednesday Morning Men's Prayer Breakfast Group at Wesley at Frederica United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer and devoted member of the Brunswick Country Club. John also volunteered his time to help others. For ten years he enjoyed being a part of the AARP Tax Assistance program helping people with their returns.
Please join us in celebrating a truly wonderful man, husband, father and friend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles or a charity of your choice. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com
