Billy Joe Shaw

Billy Joe Shaw obituary

Billy Joe Shaw

Billy Shaw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Coggins Funeral Home on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Mr. Billy Joe "Bill" Shaw age 91 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday August 30, 2025 at Harborview Health and Rehab.

Mr. Shaw was born on November 10, 1933 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Alvah Shaw and the late Emily Louise Pitts Shaw. He worked as a realtor for many years until his retirement. He was an avid gardener and fisherman. Mr. Shaw was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Betty Fincher Shaw, siblings, Bobby Shaw, Francis Railey, Mary Ann Stephens.

Survivors include his son Mr. Jeffery Shaw of Roswell Ga, sister Mrs. Mildred Hobbs of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Emma Shaw & Grant Shaw.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday September 2, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 2, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. -1:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Fellowship Baptist Church at 1165 Hannah's Mill Rd. Thomaston Ga. 30286 or to a charity of ones choice.

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