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1946
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2019
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Robert Shaw Obituary
Robert is survived by his wife, Carolyn Gilmer Shaw; his brother, Brian Shaw and wife, Lisa of Dallas, Texas; his sister, Carol Shaw Riggs and husband, Glenn of Aurora, Colorado; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, Jack Herschel Shaw and Arline Carlson Shaw; and his brother, Dennis Elston Shaw.
Robert served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1968. He spent the first year of his service at the Foreign Language Institute of the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California where he was trained as an Arabic linguist. He attended college at the University of New
Hampshire. Until his retirement, he was a small business owner in the Charlotte area providing professional services to the interior design community.
The family will receive friends at the offices of Kirk Palmer & Thigpen, 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 300 at 7:00PM on Thursday, June 13, 2019. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WFAE, the public radio station upon which Robert relied for news; or WDAV, to commemorate the contribution that classical music made to his recovery from a heart transplant.
Arrangements will be handled by Robertson Funeral and Cremation Service in Charlotte, NC.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Russ and Stephanie Daniel
June 17, 2019
There are no words that adequately summarize our feelings for Robert but he was loved...deeply and enduringly...and he is greatly missed. Carolyn - we are here for you during this trying time of transition in any way you need. Much love!
Melisa Goodman
June 14, 2019
Prayers lifted for comfort and God's peace that passes all understanding. My love to Carolyn and all of his family during this time.
June 13, 2019
Thinking of you, Carolyn, and wishing you peace. Leslie Webb
June 13, 2019
Are thoughts and prayers are with you Carolyn during this sad time. Wishing you peace and healing.
With friendship and love,
Richard and Grace Wilson
Joni Ingram
June 13, 2019
So sorry to hear the news of Roberts passing. He was a good friend to us at Cardiac Rehab. He will truly be missed by us all.
Steph Wells
June 13, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss Carolyn and you will remain in my prayers.
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