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Don Shaw Obituary
Don Franklin Shaw, age 74, of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah.
He was born to the late Willie Shaw and Katherine Lestine Shaw on July 11, 1951, in Paducah, KY.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Bobby Shaw and Willie Shaw Jr. and two sisters, Sandra Shaw and Gwendolyn Bridgett.
He leaves to cherish his memory; One Son, Dorian Shaw of Paducah, KY and One Brother, Henry Shaw of St. Louis, Mo and a Host of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends.
Memorial services have been scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12 noon, at Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Wade officiating.
There will be no visitation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1229 Madison Street P. O. Box 667, Paducah, KY 42001
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Upcoming Events
Apr
1
Memorial service
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pettus Rowland Funeral Home
1229 Madison Street, PADUCAH, KY 42001
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Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home, LLC - PaducahOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.