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Lance Alan Shaw

Mt Vernon, Arkansas

1973 - 2005

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Lance Alan Shaw, age 31, of Mt Vernon, Arkansas, was born March 27, 1973, and went to be with the Lord Friday, March 18, 2005. He was an electrician, an avid deer hunter and sportsman. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. A wonderful husband, father, and friend, he is survived by his wife Jodi, his daughter, Ella "Makinley" and his son, Colton Briar both of the home; his father, Robert "Bob" Shaw, Sr. of Vilonia; his mother, Nancy Alberson and her husband George of Romance; his in-laws, Lloyd and Shanna Doss of Quitman; his brothers and sisters, Renee' Lloyd Ridling, Kimberly Talley, Robby Shaw, Sherry Alberson, Paula Reshel and Kay Leitstra; his paternal grandparents, C.W. and Opal Shaw of Vilonia and his faithful dog, "Skeeter". He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents. Visitation will begin Noon Wednesday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Victory Baptist Church, Cabot with burial in Hawthicket Cemetery at Mt. Vernon. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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I'm very sorry for the loss of this great friend and co-worker Lance. He was always singing in the hallway at UAMS and he could sing out loud, Lance would give everyone their own name. He will be missed by all who knew him. Lance touched alot of people and he would remind me of my brother who passed in 1993. The Giant with a tender heart. I will be praying for Lance Shaw's entire family during this time of sorrow. I would like to share with you: The day Lance was turning in his keys and...

Lance will be truely missed by everyone. He touched everyone in a special way when he was around. You will be in my prayers.

Nancy, So very, very sorry for the loss of your son. May God help you through this very hard time. My thoughts are with you.

Lance was was a great brother and supportive friend to the end. He cultivated honesty and acceptance throughout his life. He was kind toward me from the start when I joined the family by marriage to Renee. I'll remember his kindness toward animals and his light-heartedness with children. His untimely death reminds us of the impermanence of all things. While his departure saddens us, his arrival elsewhere is one of great joy. I wish him peace.

Jodi,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts. We will be lifting you up in our prayers.
Love,
Papaw,Nana, Rickey and Kenny

Lance was was a great brother and supportive friend to the end. He cultivated honesty and acceptance throughout his life in spite of suffering in specific, known ways, viz., crippling headaches and accidents. He was kind toward me from the start when I joined the family by marriage to Renee. I'll remember his kindness toward animals and his light-heartedness with children. His untimely death reminds us of the impermanence of all things. While his departure saddens us, his arrival elsewhere is...

Maudie and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Lance's death.
We share many fond memories of him as a student at Cabot High School. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

GEORGE,NANCY, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, IF THERE IS ANY THING I CAN DO PLEASE LET ME KNOW. LOVE YOU BOTH. BARBARA WHITE

Dear Bob and Robbie God almighty be with you all in this time of need. Lance was a very good friend and a very good man. Abe Knight and family.