Photo courtesy of McCreight Funeral Home - Dyersburg
Dyersburg, Tennessee
Apr 19, 1935 – Dec 23, 2019 (Age 84)
Bishop Melvin L. Shaw Sr. age 84 U. S. Army Veteran of Dyersburg, TN. died Monday, December 23, 2019 at his residence. Arrangement are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, January 3, 2020 5:00p.m-7:00p.m at New Hope Pentecostal Power Church 607 Roberts Ave. Dyersburg, TN. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020 12:Noon at New Life Pentecostal Power Church 4025 S. Ward Ave. in Caruthersville, MO. with Bishop Charles Webb officiating. Burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN. Survivors; Wife Mary Kincaid Shaw, Dyersburg, TN. Children; Mildred (Johnny) Wyatt, Flint, MI., Beverly (Joe) Wyatt, Bowling Green, Ky., Crystal Shaw, Dyersburg, TN., Melvin (Kathy) Shaw Jr., Elder Kevin (Angela) Shaw of Dyersburg, TN.; Sister; Dr. Francis Gardner, Detroit, MI., (13) Grandchildren, (15) Great-Grandchildren, (1) Great-Great Grandchild. Bishop Shaw was preceded in death by his parents; James Shaw & Velma Wooten, Son; Eric Shaw; Brother; James Fowlkes. You may share your condolence and memories with the family at www.mccreightfuneralhome.com. A Legacy of Life, Every Life is worth Remembering. McCreight Funeral Home is honored to serve the Shaw family. McCreight Funeral Home 1607 Hornbrook St. Dyersburg, TN. 38024 Ph. 731-286-4810.
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RIP Bishop Shaw Prayers for the Family
Doris Thomas Barnett
December 30, 2019 | Dyersburg, TN | Acquaintance
I remember the bishop very well. He was my pastor when I was living in Dyersburg. I send my condolences and prayers to the whole family.
Frances Ward
Frances Ward
December 28, 2019 | Columbus, GA | Friend
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one, praying for the family during your time of bereavement. May God, bless each of you.
Belinda Walk
December 28, 2019 | Dyersburg, TN | Friend
I will truly miss a great man of God. I thanks God for allowing you to minster to my whole family. You show how to love and depend on the Lord. You will be truly missed.
Harold Hildreth
December 28, 2019 | Dyersburg, TN | Father
My condolence to Mrs Mary Shaw and children and entire family. From a grad school friend til, BFF, MARSHALL PIERCE(ML) OF ST. LOUIS MO.
Carolyn Pierce Mack
December 27, 2019 | Black Jack, MO
I Twannika Ross James would like to give my condolences to the family from myself and my family Bishop is better now than he has ever been everyone please keep your heads up and continue to strive forward he is waiting on the other side to build some more praise in the kindom of the Lord AMEN AND STAY BLESSED
Twannika Ross James
December 27, 2019 | Dyersburg, TN | Friend
Sorry for your loss
Sherry Cox
December 27, 2019 | Newbern, TN | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Bishop was a Great servant of God. He was a pillar of our community.
Terry McCreight
December 26, 2019 | Dyersburg, TN | Friend
We are sending up prayers that God will give The Shaw Family strength and comfort during this difficult time. Bishop Shaw will be greatly missed. From Pastor Melvin Horne Jr. First Lady LaDonna Horne and the Horne children.
December 26, 2019