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Anderson, South Carolina
Anderson, SC
Edward L. (Bill) Shaw, age 94, born June 22, 1924, in Lowndesville, SC to Minnie Shaw Hanks and Edward Shaw, entered the heavenly gospel choir on September 7, 2018. Bill was married to the former Wilma Pickens Shaw. He is survived by three of his four children, Susan Lister (Richard) and Bob Shaw, both of Anderson, SC and Steve Shaw of Florida. He was predeceased by his daughter Lori Shaw and brother Calmer Shaw. He is also survived by grandchildren Richard Lister (Anna), Jeremy Lister, and Jonathan Lister (Alex); Natalie, Ryan, and Anna Shaw; and Preston Doyle; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Ben Lister; and a stepbrother, Robert Hanks, Jr.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 16, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at Forest Hill Baptist Church, 909 Plantation Road, Anderson, SC, and will be conducted by Reverend Richard Lister, Pastor of Electric City Fellowship.
Bill began his professional career in Southern Gospel Music singing tenor for the Blackwood Brothers Quartet in 1952. He was later inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and was a recipient of the Living Legend Award in Southern Gospel Music. In addition to being an accomplished singer, he also wrote several songs. In his later years, he continued sharing his gift of music ministry by singing regularly at nursing/assisted living homes in the Anderson area. In his final hours he continued singing and recalled a popular song for the Blackwood Brothers, “I’m Redeemed” and added for himself that he was redeemed because of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Electric City Fellowship, 821 North Main Street, Suite 8, Anderson, SC 29621.
Sullivan-King Mortuary
I was 10 years old when I first heard Bill Shaw with the Blackwood Brothers. I bought just about every album with Bill and the Blackwoods, taking many of them with me when I served in Viet Nam. There will never be another tenor like Bill Shaw.
Frank Lindsey
October 03, 2023 | Lamar, MO | Friend
Lunch with Bill and Wilma years ago with mutual friends was a lively and enlightening experience. To actually sing a few strains with him later that afternoon was the experience of a lifetime. My sincere condolences to the family of such a treasure, but to think of them forever reunited in Heaven, is but the greatest blessing of all...
Jimmy Orr
February 03, 2019 | Easley, SC | Acquaintance
A man blessed by the Lord with a long life who used his life to bless others. Since 1963 when I heard Bill on my father's records I have been a fan. Meeting him not in a concert but during one of his walks at the old Anderson Mall was thrill I have never forgotten. Such a kind man that will be missed in this life.
Mike Lester
September 23, 2018 | Greensboro, GA | Acquaintance
I am so sorry to learn of Bills passing. My sympathies to his family in the sad time. I will inform the Pickens reunion staff of his passing. They always loved to have him and the Pickens Family sing at the reunions. He lives on in his beautiful music. Pat Bryan Layer.
Pat Bryan Layer
September 16, 2018 | Lake Wylie, SC | Acquaintance
What a host of memories I have of your dad. I remember as a child and teenager going to the Greenville Memorial Auditorium for Bob Poole's all night gospel singings. What memories. Without a doubt the Blackwood Brothers were my favorite group. There would be the Blackwood Brothers, The Statesmen, The Speer Family, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Palmetto State Quartet and others. I can still remember the LP album with the Blackwood Brothers standing along side of their bus on a map of the US. ...
Bud Branyon
September 12, 2018 | Honea Path, SC | Acquaintance
My husband and I enjoyed going to different places to hear Bill sing.now they are both in heaven sing together..my prayers are with you.
Caroline Graham
September 11, 2018 | Anderson, SC | Friend
