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Ronald Allen Shaw, Sr., 83, of Asheboro, died Friday, March 13, 2026, at Piedmont Crossing Retirement Community in Thomasville.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Arnold Luther officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ronald was born on August 24, 1942, in Randolph County, the son of the late Alvin Ernest Shaw and Treva Merle Callicutt Shaw. He retired from Hedgecock Builders Supply. Mr. Shaw was also a faithful member of High Pine Wesleyan Church where he was a past board member. Whether it was working on cars or driving them, Ronald found great joy with old cars. He also enjoyed going to festivals and listening to blue grass music.
In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Alvin Shaw.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Shaw of the home; son, Allen Shaw of Asheboro; niece, Treva Henderson of Asheboro; and numerous cousins.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:45 p.m., at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
908 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, NC 27203
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

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