Lester Paul Shaw Sr.

Lester Paul Shaw Sr., 77, a longtime resident of Odessa passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at his home.

He was born August 14, 1936, in McCLennan County, TX, to Eugene Lester and Pennsylvania (Scott) Shaw. He married Beulah Faye Porter on April 8, 1958, in Waco. He served in the U. S. Army. He retired from AMOCO after nearly 20 years of service; he also worked for O.D. Rentals CO.

At an early age he accepted Christ. His first church home in Odessa was at St. Matthew Baptist Church where he served as an usher. He later united with Mt. Sinai Baptist church under the tutelage of Rev. L.C. Rhea where he was ordained as a Deacon at his death he was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Frances Sharlin Shaw and brother, Howard Jack Shaw.

He is survived by his wife, Beulah Shaw of Odessa, son, Lester Paul Shaw JR, of Dallas, daughters, Leslie Paulette Shaw of Odessa, Sandra Faye Shaw of Odessa, brothers, Gorman Alex Shaw( Esta) of Wichita, KS, Billie Eugene Shaw( Lanette) of Giddings, TX, Darrell Glen Shaw (Donna) of Waco, TX, sisters, Mittie Pearl Powell of Killeen, TX, Nora Dell Willey of Waco, Dorothy H. Scott (Leslie)of Lancaster, TX; four grandchildren Dedrick E. Rivers, Jasmin S., Kristofer and Nigel V. Shaw, two great-grandchildren, Isaiah Coutee and Anthony Johnson, sister-in-law, Theresa Shaw of Lancaster, Minnie Davis (William) Waco, Madison (Cheryl), McKinley(Mary) Porter, Hamilton Porter of Houston, Laura Sanders (Henry) Houston, Nora White (Joe) Los Lunos N.M. Niece Tanisha Jeffrey who he loving nurtured since her arrival in Odessa, Valerie Heliton, Odessa, TX a great source of support who was like a daughter, extended family the Dubb Duff family, and employees of O. D. Rentals and a host of relatives and friends.

A lover of life, a friend of many, Lester was known for his culinary skills, and his laughter, and at times his stern and stubbornness could be seen with a quiet watchful eye as he would note his disapproval. A man of few words, Lester spoke at one speed- fast. If you kept him on the phone longer than a minute it was a major accomplishment.

He was the family cook at reunions and many would sit and watch him bar-b-que. After becoming ill, family even made a special trip to try and capture his technique and secrets. Lester was a chef extraordinaire to his family and friends and his bar-b-que was fondly dubbed Shaw-b-que by his children.

A man of many names: ”Lesto” to his wife of 55 years, ”Sonny Boy” to his brothers, sisters, “La ta de” to nieces and nephews as he sang to them all when they were small, and what he treasured most Daddy and PaPa.

Lester enjoyed cooking, an occasional fisherman, and a dog lover. He possessed an unusual wit. He smiled and joked until the end. He was a caregiver of home and others continually doing and working where he saw a need, whether at home, church or in the community. If he didn’t do it, he saw to it getting done.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at St. Matthews Baptist Church. Rev. Christopher J. Redding, Pastor. Officiating will be Rev. WM. “Bill” Tatum of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Ector County Cemetery, Los Angeles Section.

Viewing will only be at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.