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James Shaw Obituary
Mr. James E. “Jim” Shaw, 94, of Lebanon, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. He was born March 4, 1930, in Lebanon, a son of the late Ruby (Aligree) and Jesse D. Shaw. Jim married Patricia M. Clemens on November 13, 1953.
Jim was a proud American and was a lifelong resident of Boone County and Lebanon. Before he was called to serve in the Army during the Korean War, Jim attended Indiana Central College, where he studied accounting. He retired from Allison Transmission in 1989, after 32 years of service and at the age of 57.
Jim was a member of Boone Lodge #9 F & AM and the Scottish Rite, and was a former member of the Lebanon Elks Lodge #635 and the American Legion. He enjoyed Big Ten basketball, especially Purdue during the Mount and Walker brothers’ eras.
Jim is survived by his youngest son, Dan Shaw of Lebanon and sister, Linda Seeright of Springfield, OH.
He was preceded in death by his oldest son, David, on November 3, 1998; his wife, Patti on May 17, 2020; and his brothers, Robert and Ray Shaw.
At Jim’s request, there will be no services held. He will be cremated and be placed next to his wife, Patti. Jim had a blessed and a good, long life.
Final care of Jim has been entrusted to the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon.
You are invited to visit the website where you may sign his online register and leave a personal message at www.strawmyerdrury.com.
Memories and Condolences
for James Shaw
Chris
March 31, 2025
Getting to know Jim and hearing about his life in his later years was a blessing. Knowing he's reunited with his family in Heaven is a testament of his faith. The way he shinned with Dan coming over and talking about Patti and Dave, baseball and accounting, the HiWa hut and his parents, you'll be missed Mr. Shaw.
Bob and Donna Ross
July 7, 2024
Dan, you were a good, good son to your Mom and Buzz. We watched you care for both of them. He looked forward to his Titus donuts! They both were very welcoming to us when we moved into the neighborhood and he always had a story to tell. We will miss seeing him wave out his picture window. May you feel the peace from our prayers for you as you walk this path. You are loved.
Randy Parr
July 6, 2024
Sorry for your loss! We will miss him.
Randy and Diana Parr
July 6, 2024
Just a note of sympathy in the loss of Jim. He was a great historian. He was in school with my father. He was wonderful to talk with. He had a great smile and wonderful attitude. He will be missed. May God bless the family.
Donna Mount
July 3, 2024
Dan, so sorry to hear the news of Jim's passing. I always enjoyed his stories about Pete! He was a true friend to him since high school. You gave so much of yourself to make his last years bearable and I know he appreciated that. Take care!!
Linda and Tyna and Jesse Shaw
July 3, 2024
So very sorry to read about your Father
Joni Ping
July 3, 2024
Blessed to be a long time friend of my husband & I with many memories made with Patti & Jim in Ft Myers Beach. Many evening gatherings of friends playing cards & couples bowling with lots of laughs. He will be deeply missed. May you RIP My sincere condolences to Dan
Linda Seeright
July 3, 2024
Dan, We are so sorry for your loss!
Linda and family
BILLIE Fields
July 2, 2024
Jim and Patti and
Jim and Billie had a lot of good laughs,and
Every Christmas we went down memory
Lane for a few hours.
We miss Patti and will miss Jim.
Take care Dan
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