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Harry was a life-long resident of Fayetteville. He attended Fayetteville Public Schools. Harry served with the US Navy in the Pacific Theater during WWII. After graduating from Davidson College in 1950 he worked for Superior Stone Company in Lillington, North Carolina. In 1960 the Shaws returned to Fayetteville when he took a position with Home Federal Savings and Loan Association where he remained for 32 years. After retirement he became a partner in Gaines and Shaw Appraisers. He was president of both the McLean Foundation and the McLean Development Corporation.
Civic Positions/Boards served:
-Fayetteville City Council
-Vice Chairman and Treasurer of the Lafayette Society
-Chairman of the Historic and Scenic Sights Committee
-Member Cape Fear Botanical Garden Board
-Member State Board of Community Colleges' Commission on the Future
-Member of the West Fayetteville Rotary Club
-Elder Emeritus
-First Presbyterian Church
-President and Chairman of the City of Fayetteville Linear Park Corporation
In 1975 he was appointed by the governor to the board of FTCC and then was appointed as a member of the State Board of Community Colleges' Commission on the Future. In 2005, FTCC dedicated the Harry F. Shaw Virtual College Center to honor his 29 years of serving as the Chairman of the FTCC Board. In 2015 he received the I.E. Reedy Award from the State Board of Community Colleges.
Harry's integrity and energy is the great legacy he leaves behind. His civic and philanthropic pursuits will be missed not only by his family but an entire community.
Harry was predeceased by Sarah Stewart, his wife of 58 years and his son Paul Stewart Shaw.
He is survived by his wife, Claire Chestnut Shaw of the home; two daughters, Faison Shaw Covington of Charlotte and Sally Shaw Schmitz and husband Richard of Piney Creek; his sister, Gillie Revelle of Fayetteville; four grandchildren, Mary Jane Hansen of St. Louis, MO, Greg Shaw of New York, NY, Harry Schmitz of Morehead City, and Clair Shaw of Charlotte; his great-granddaughter, Emma Hansen of St. Louis, MO and two step-children, Kate Henley Paradis of Charlotte and Wilson Henley of Washington, CT.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church Eller Hall.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the church with Dr. Mike Garrett and Rev. Donna Marchant officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in Eller Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cross Creek Linear Park Foundation.
Services entrusted to Rogers and Breece Funeral Home.
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DJ Haire
May 23, 2018
I met Mr. Shaw many years ago as he took me on a tour of land that he had some concerns with.
He was a soft spoken & passionate person, I always enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed by our city.
To the family I say Keep Looking Up.
D. J. Haire
May 21, 2018
Dear Claire: I was saddened to learn of Harry's passing, and so I offer my condolences to you and all yours and his family. I wish I could attend Harry's service but I do not drive any great distance any more, and Fayetteville is more than a hundred miles from Winston-Salem. But I will be thinking of you all especially during the service.
With love,
John Stewart, Sr
Lynne Kreiser
May 21, 2018
I met Harry Shaw only once, but I've never forgotten it. It was at the dinner with the Board of Trustees of FTCC on the evening of graduation in 2005. I am a faculty member, and of course knew no one on the Board, but he made me feel so welcome at that dinner when he found out I am from Scotland. Mr Shaw was planning to travel to Islay, where his ancestors were born, later that summer. We had a lovely long chat about the island and his upcoming trip. What a charming man. My deepest condolences to his family.
David McCune
May 21, 2018
A grand man who made a difference.
Susan Zeiber
May 20, 2018
Harry was my first boss in the mortgage industry. I worked directly for him at Home Federal Savings and Loan from 1977-1980. When I left, he told me he felt like he was losing a daughter. I loved him then and I have loved him my entire life. Harry made the world a better place and he certainly went over and above to help Fayetteville become the beautiful southern town it now is. I will miss you forever, Harry.❤
May 20, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
Diane Dorman
May 20, 2018
Harry Shaw I enjoyed working with you for so many years. You were the best. You were a true Southern gentleman and helped soooo many people. You were such a vital part of downtown Fayetteville and we will miss you so much. I want to express my sincere prayers to your family Diane Dorman
Susan Lillard Thomason
May 20, 2018
Prayers and love to the family.
Love,
Susan Lillard Thomason
Jan Anderson
May 20, 2018
So sorry to learn of Harrys passing. Andy and I send out thoughts and prayers to Claire and family
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