Paul Shaw Obituary
Paul Lynn Shaw, 88, passed away on September 22, 2025 in Poplarville, MS surrounded by his loving friends and family. Paul was born on August 06, 1937 in Tupelo, MS to parents Frank and Eunice Krohn Shaw. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fishing. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Shaw; daughters Gina Hariel (Eddie) and Kasondra Shaw; step-daughters Tabatha Spiers (Rex) and Hope Shaw (Lance); grandchildren Mary Helen Daniels (Josh), Heather Reid (Dustin), Jacob Hariel (Kristian), Damon Peterson, Kayla Seals (Nicky), Jaclyn Seal (Garrett), Ty Smith (Bailey), and Madison Keith (Jake); and 22 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Mary Helen Shaw, and son, Paul L. Shaw, Jr. (Lynnie). Trinity Funeral Services is honored to serve the Shaw family in their time of need and asks that you remember them in your thoughts and prayers through the days ahead.
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