Billy Floyd Shaw, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley, North Carolina. Bill was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Methodist men and he volunteered his time often at the church. He loved all sports and was the Best and most fair baseball umpire and basketball referee in the area. Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Those left to cherish the memories of Bill are his daughter and son in law: Cathy and Bill Vanderford of Gastonia, North Carolina; two sons and daughters in law: Gary and Karen Shaw of Dallas, North Carolina; Mitchell and Sherri Shaw of Denver, North Carolina; one sister: Ruth Moore of Whitsett, North Carolina; two brothers and sisters in law: Glenn and Alma Lou Shaw of Gastonia, North Carolina, John and Helen Shaw of Burlington, North Carolina; six grandchildren: Matthew Shaw and wife Meena, B.J. Vanderford, Allison Shaw, Jordan Vanderford, Wesley Shaw and Harrison Shaw.
Bill was the son of the late Grier Shaw and Pauline Greeson Shaw. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Betty Jean Shaw; four sisters and one brother.
A Life Well Celebrated Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday ~ January 29, 2019 at First United Methodist Church in Dallas with Reverend Caroll Flack and Reverend Billy Ervin delivering words of comfort to Bill's family and friends.
The family will receive guests from 9:30 AM ~ 11:00 AM prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to First United Methodist Church, 301 West Main Street, Dallas, North Carolina 28034.
If you wish to express words of love and comfort to the family, please visit Bill’s guestbook at www.carothesfuneralhomedallas.com
Dallas Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Bill Shaw.
