Alan Keith Shaw

Alan Keith Shaw, 55, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Alan was born on October 4, 1963 in Dallas, Texas to Floyd and Gloria Shaw. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Janice Shaw; their son, Alan Keith Shaw Jr. and goddaughters’ Delaney and Brielle; brothers, Floyd Ray Shaw and Darryl Wayne Shaw; sister, Monica Yvette Shaw; grandkitty, Smoky; aunts, LaWanda Joyce Ross, Marilyn Busby, and Gwendolyn Toliver; uncles, Donald and Johnny Busby; sister-in-laws, Connie, Mildred, Othell, and Eunice; brother-in-law, Marcus; mother-in-law, Eddie Mary Dixon; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Alan is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Gloria Shaw.

Alan was a native of Dallas, Texas, he graduated from James Madison High School in 1982 and began his Navy career in September that same year. Alan served his country in the United States Navy and retired in 2004. He achieved great success throughout his military career. Alan excelled throughout his naval career at the following duty stations; USS Kalamazoo, Kings Bay, San Diego 32nd Street, Guam, Whidbey Island and Hawaii. He was a nature lover who was always up for an adventure. His naval career allowed him to travel multiple worlds and fed his sense of adventure. He was a strong believer in continuing his education, he earned his bachelor’s degree at Wayland Baptist University. His most recent academic achievement leads him to his Masters, and will be awarded as such in May. Equally important was his role as the oldest brother, a role he took very seriously. Second to his love of family, was his love of fishing, basketball, and football. He was a true Game of Thrones fan, and he couldn’t miss a show. Alan will be greatly missed by his family, friends and his work-related family at Valero Energy. He will be remembered for being a man of Faith, a loving husband, father, and friend.

The family will be receiving guests on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 5-8pm at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas. Funeral Service will be at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 12:00pm with interment to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Twenty Third Psalm:

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the sill waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of the righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runnet over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. AMEN

If you feel your heart moved to make donations on behalf of Alan Shaw, the family has provided a list of charities that touched Alan’s life. If making your donation here please select ‘In Memory of’ and add Alan K Shaw.