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Thomas Shaw Obituary
Thomas "Tom" Earl Shaw Jr. died from COVID-19 on Dec. 28 at the age of 83. Tom lived in Brentwood, Tennessee, for the past three years in Brighton Gardens of Brentwood, a memory care facility. He previously lived in Bumpass and Warrenton, Virginia. He was born in Pleasant View, Tennessee, on April 1, 1937.
Tom had a very successful business career in concrete pipe and property development. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying boating, fishing and gardening. He could fix or build anything. He had a saying for everything. Tom served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve as a jet engine mechanic instructor.
Tom married Shirley Mae Andre Shaw on May 3, 1958. They shared 34 glorious years together. She died June 27, 1992.
He later met Ann Johnson, who he shared a joyous relationship with for 24 years.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Earl Shaw and Nancy Clark Shaw; his brother, William "Bill" George Shaw; as well as his beloved wife, Shirley.
Tom is survived by his daughter, Susan Marie Shaw; his son, Thomas Allan Shaw; his granddaughters, Johanna Harmony Somers and Clara Joy Somers; and great-grandchildren Amelia Mae Morris and Everett Russell Morris.
We plan to have a celebration of life ceremony for our wonderful father once the pandemic is under control.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution: foodpantries.org. 6307 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, TN 37146; 615-335-0201
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Jim Lynch
May 1, 2021
So sorry to belatedly learn of Tom's passing. I knew him for many years as an active member of the Virginia Assoc For Parks. We didn't see each other often, but he would attend the statewide meetings, which were always at one of the state parks, driving his VW "Bug". I remember one time, as the meeting ended, he said he was getting ready to head for Florida! I expressed surprise that he would drive that little car that far, and he said it was very road-worthy and not a problem! He always had a can-do attitude, and very ready with a smile and pleasant greeting. It was an uplifting experience just to be around Tom.
Mike Owens
January 5, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. I got to know Tom when we both worked for CP&P.
Pat and Sharon Morrison
January 2, 2021
We have very good memories of Tom through work and play. Our sympathy to to the family.
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