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Eugene Shy Obituary
Rev. Dr. Eugene Shy, 82, passed away March 30, 2013.
Homegoing service will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307, Rev. Kenneth Smith officiating. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 990 Frederick Blvd., Akron, OH 44320.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Shy
Barbara Watkins
March 26, 2022
I miss you so, Rev. Dr. Shy. Your voice still echoes in my heart. Love never dies.
Barbara Watkins
March 26, 2021
I still miss you, Rev. Dr. Shy. You are always a source of wisdom. Love never dies.
Marquita Bloodworth-Smith
January 1, 2018
Reverend Shy!!! I met him at 11years old and was taught metaphysics, judo, and life lessons that echo in my life today. This Beautiful Brother has contributed positively to many of us. Reverend Shy, you helped shape my spiritual path, and taught me the power of strong will. I thank the heavens I was blessed enough to be around you and learn at such a special time in my life. I love you, and wish I had been able to see you before you transitioned. May you continue to bless us as a being of violet fire. Ashe
Jerry Jones III MD
March 27, 2014
Remembering the Shy Brothers.
Praise God for lives well lived!
January 24, 2014
God makes no mistakes. Mr. Shy came into my life at time when I needed direction and guidance and through His teachings, I received both. To his family - yes time has passed, but you will never forget him! God bless and keep you all!
Remember - "A quitter never wins and winner never quits".
Mercer Mitchell, Jr.
July 13, 2013
Mr. Shy was like a father to me. He was a man full of WISDOM, UNDERSTANDING, and LOVE.
April 6, 2013
To the shy family.Sorry about your loss of your love one.Rev Shy was a gentleman among gentleman.We worked at BF GOODRICH together and I never seen a person so caring towards his family and students.his brotherly love with his brother James.you have my deepest sympathy and my heart goes out to you.may God give you all the strenght to carry on as rev Shy would want you to.a family friend Ted SIMS
Gark Clark
April 6, 2013
Reverend Doctor Shy was my mentor ,friend and life coach. He gave me insight on life like no other. Long before he had a church he was Reverend Doctor to me. He took me under his wing at B.F Goodrich when I could have crashed and burned and help me develop the gifts God gave me and I will never forget it. I thank God that you were my friend.To the Shy family God Bless and comfort you during this time and Andy if you need to talk just like always I will be here.
Bertha Hullum-Martell
April 6, 2013
Love and Laughter, Neighbor and Friend, Reverne Dr. Eugene Shy. You were and will always be more than just the most honerable, noble an sincere example of a great Man. Your legacy will never be taken for granted, because you were the Hero of counciling, helping other men who could only dream of being in your Class of Perfection. You spoke in my mother's homegoing, and your words are still with me. The way you gave them are still with me and will be Forever. Thank you for being Who you are and for the love you gave not only to my family, but many other familys Alone with me.
My prayer goes out to your Beautiful Family and your Most Beautiful Wife, Mrs Shy who is just as Great.
We will All miss you and if we are lucky maybe one day Be with you Again.
Love to your Family, whom I know - Truely and Deeply Loved You, Because your were more than just a Husband, Brother, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather - You were there Hero.
God Bless You and Yours!
Shirley Washington
April 5, 2013
To the Shy Family,
I ask God to comfort you during this celebration of Mr. Shy's homegoing. I'll always remember how we first met in an Amway meeting and I introduced myself as Shirley Shy-not knowing the Shy brothers were in the room. We laughed about that meeting so many times over the years. He taught my grandsons Tai Chi and they so admired him. Our world has been made better because of his presence. His legacy lives on in so many lives.
Mattie Haslam
April 5, 2013
To the Shy family stay strong in the lord because he is a great healer.
martin sewell
April 5, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
SGT. Johnnie Downs
April 5, 2013
Reverend, Doctor, Sensai, Master of Tai Chi: Eugene Shy
A man of great distinction who has taught his students the art of self defense, and Tai Chi a gentle way to fight stress.
He gave so much to this community, touching so many lives, being a Union Steward Local 5 negotiation team, working at the BF. Goodrich Company he helped settle so many Rubber contracts, many of the retirees enjoy today.
Leading by example Sen Sai Shy mentored a lot of young men into becoming better men, he was devoted to preaching, and teaching the love of God, postive thinking, and becoming a better you through spirtual guidance.
What we have done for ourselves alone leaves with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. That is Eugene Shy.
To The Shy Family:
A loved one is a treasure of the heart, and losing a loved one is like losing a piece of yourself. But the love that this person brought you did not leave It is there forever.
MRS. Eva Shy
Although words seem to say so little, may they help is some small way to ease the sense of loss
that you're experiencing.
Hold fast to your memories,
to all the cherished moments of the past, to the blessing and the laughter,
the joys and the celebrations,
the sorrow and the tears.
They all add up to a treasure
of fond yesterdays.
that you shared and spent together,
and they keep the one you loved
close to you in spirit and thought.
The special moments
and memories in your life
will never change.
They will always be in your heart,
today and forevermore.
If someone ask you were is Keno's Judo & Karate DO JO it is now in heaven being taught by Sen Sai Shy.
We weep for Eugene Shy are tears watering the hope to meet in heaven.
April 5, 2013
May God give you His strength at this time of you loss. My prayers are with you.
April 5, 2013
Grandmaster Professor Eugene Shy, was a humble man he praticiced humilitly of a man who knew the true perspective of life. He lived at peace with his fellow man and withiin himself.
Whether on the mat or in the pulpit he taught all that listen to him. Professor Shy reputation as a psychologist as well as a strong chess champion is well known. He could engage in all combat with a cool mind and a steady hand . What he taught you was a lesson that will pass onto posterity. He always told me that i was a work in progress an that he wasn't finish with me yet. We talked for hours that seem like mintues , because you never wanted to hang-up , or say goodbye because of all the wisdom and knowledge he was giving out.
He taught me judo waza and i in turn was bless to share my knowledge of Shorin-Ryu waza to his class going back-an-forth to Warren,ohio every other week back in the 70's ,we would share techniqes and grow together in the martial arts . I started a school in 1968 in warren . Keno's is one of the oldest martial arts school in the country and thanks to Professor Shy's and under his leadership turnout local, state and national champions in judo and karate . We worked on our japanese together not only understanding meaning , but also learn how to spell the words correctly . always finishing up and "getting it right". I'll finish up by saying my mentor " Every close eye ain't sleep and every goodbye ain't gone" Oyasumi Nasai my sensei, arigato gozaimasu.
My condolence to Grandmaster Professor Eugene Shy/Wife and family.
Osensei Seitu Kenyatta - Grandmaster,Judan 10th Degree
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LYYA HASLAM
April 4, 2013
SORRY ABOUT MR. SHY HE WAS VERY NICE MAN VERY RESPECTABLE GUY MY DAD USED BELONG TOO THE CLUB UP ON COPLEY RD MR SHY MY DAD BIGG JOHN WAS GOOD FRIEND I USED TOO BE UP AT JENO CLUB WITH MY DAD WHEN I WAS LIL ME AND MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS USED TOO GO TOO THE CLUB WITH OUR DAD BIGG JOHN MY MOTHER KNOW YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS MR SHY AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME
Trevania and Lee Bethune
April 4, 2013
May your family find comfort knowing that Rev Shy , your beloved husband, father and grandfather, may not be with you physically, but he is with the Lord. He has touched many lives and has received the ultimate reward for a job well done.
April 4, 2013
To The Shy Family,
Pastor Walt Jordan II and Co-Pastor Shirley Jordan and the Oasis of Love Church in Mansfield Ohio are praying for your family. The God of peace and comfort holds you in His arms with love and grace. We love you to life!!
April 4, 2013
TO THE SHY FAMILY, MY DEEPEST THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU GUYS. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND STAY STRONG. LOVE ALWAYS DEENA BELL.
Vickie Boykin
April 4, 2013
My prayers go out to the Shy Family. May God comfort you in your time of need.
April 4, 2013
To Mrs.Shy and Family, my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. The Father blesses those who mourn and I know He is and will be there for you during this time. So sorry I could not attend but I will be there is spirit. He will be missed!
Much Love and Yah's blessing to you and yours..
Elaine McGrady
Finley Williams
April 3, 2013
To The Shy Family,
My prayers are with you.
Akbar Saffat
April 3, 2013
Sufficient for us is Allah , and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs." What a great blessing to have known master shy, his family and to be one of his students. I pray God, suffice you in your time of loss.
April 3, 2013
To The Shy Family,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of my good friend Eugene Shy. I have lost my second father.
I wish I had called him every day like my cousin Major Jones did. I missed a great opportunity.
I will forever miss him. I only saw him whenever I came to Akron, but he was always an inspiration.
A Proud Black Man of God,
An Example of Who People Should Be,
An Inviting, Generous, Courteous, Competitive Chess Player.
Dr. Jerry Jones III MD and family
of Chicago
April 3, 2013
To the Shy family,
I think you all know how I feel about Pastor Shy. He meant so much to me and helped shape the manhood I am finally coming into. Your entire family has been a blessing to me as I hope I have been to you all. I love you all!
Major
Wilmer/Ruby Davis
April 3, 2013
To the Shy Family,
Words can not express our lost, he was my friend and worked with me as VP at Local 5 Union. He will be missed by many but never
forgotten.
jerry rial
April 3, 2013
I remember the shy bros from when i was a kid growing up in south akron,terrific guys,it was a sure joy to see what he did with his life,im sure you all are really proud of him and now he will reap his rewards from our savior Jesus Christ. south high alumni Jerry Rial
Barb Wilson-Coleman
April 3, 2013
My dear Mrs. Shy, my heart goes out for you and your family - Rev. Shy is not lost, we know where he is. His smile was so infectious, his voice so pleasing and his wisdom was awesome. Keep his memory close - he was good to our block club and I will truly miss him. God will see you through the pain today and tomorrow.
THE FISK FAMILY
April 3, 2013
WE REMEMBER THE SHY BROTHER FROM SOUTH STREET THE JUDO BEING TAUGHT JUDO AND HOW TO RESPECT UR SELF .GOD MAKE NO MISTAKE HE SAID WELL DONE. THE FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS .
Karen Fears
April 3, 2013
To My Family, I will miss my cousin everytime I ran into him he would say,hey cuz how you doing.take your rest cuz we love you but god loves you more....
Kerano Tucker
April 3, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 3, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sandra Sykes
April 3, 2013
Mrs. Shy
My prayers are with you and your family on the passing of your loved one.
God Bless you
Your friend and former co-worker from city hospital
Sandy Sykes
Patricia Williams & Family
April 3, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tracey Stafford-Truss
April 3, 2013
To The Shy Family: Reverend Shy was a Godly man first and a family man second. We were so blessed to know him and to have him be a part of our lives. Please know that you have our deepest sympathies and love, and we pray that God keeps you all in the palm of His hand. God Bless You
South High Hall of Fame & Scholarship Committee
E. Roger & Hilda Craig
April 3, 2013
To The Shy Famiy,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy!
Ramont Wright
April 3, 2013
My condolences to the Shy family, weeping may endure for a night, But joy cometh in the morning.
I never formally met Mr. Shy. I believe that Mr. Shy was family to all those that knew him and he and my family knew each other well.
Though Mr. Shy has been chosen to be absent from the body and now present with the LORD, he will me missed dearly by many, but, NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!
R.I.P. my brother until meet.
Shalom,
Ramont H. Wright
(HOOKS)
April 3, 2013
I was taken under his wing at BF Goodrich, calendar room, what a great and wise man he was, to this unknowing lad. He was a leader at Goodrich, white or black. He is a rarity in life. He taught me well. In My Irish language, "Go Dias Mearde Dhuit ta tu" God and Mary with You...
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
April 3, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Tracey Robinson-Williams
April 2, 2013
Uncle Gene, I love you so much, I might not of came to visit you as much, or called just to say Hi as I should of But, I love you dearly & will miss you more. You were truely a man of God. My Prayers go out to My Aunt Eva & Family. I Love You Guys and If You Need Me For Anything Give A Hollar. May God Be With You & Be Blessed.
Eddie/Pauletta Bowen
April 2, 2013
To the Shy family:
You have our deepest sympathy in the lost of Mr. Shy. He was a friendly, yet, private. He would be seen with his hand extended out greeting anyone he came in contact with. Just keep on leaning on Jesus as he has made his transisition to be with the Lord.
Kimani Smith
April 2, 2013
Eugene Shy was like a Father to me. I've known Rev. Shy since the day I was born. I know for certain that I would not be the man (mind) I am today without the spiritual I AM awareness I have obtained throughout the years. Even though Shy's physical is no longer with us, I know his spirit will live on forever. Rev. Shy ordained me as a minister in 2011 and I know that I have a job to uphold while here on Earth. Shy you will truly be missed. I thank God sincerely for being able to meet you and to be able to learn the I AM awareness you studied for years to attain. With much unconditional love,
Kimani Jarelle Smith
JANICE/LAWERENCE ZANDERS
April 2, 2013
TO THE SHY FAMILY.I HAVE KNOWN MR.SHY EVERY SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL AND THE SCHOOL HE HAD ON SOUTH STREET.MR.SHY WAS A VERY NICE MAN.ALWAYS THE SAME.PLEASE EXCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.HEAVEN HAS GAINED A GREAT ANGEL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HEAVEN SMILE UPON YOU. FOX,OF TEXAS, LAWERENCE,JANICE,AND PIE ZANDERS AND FAMILY.
Rochelle Cash
April 2, 2013
To the Shy family you all are always in my heart and prayers. Much love and Many Blessings
Love, Chelle, Shonda, Kellie and Katona
Marilyn Rogers-Rivers & Family
April 2, 2013
To ths Shy family: my heart was sadden over the news of your loved ones transittion, but my soul cried out with joy ,Halelujah, knowing he is in a better place. Please except my families heartfelt condolences and prayers for all of you in this time of sorrow.God bless & keep you all
PASTOR JAMES WIMBERLY
April 2, 2013
TO THE SHY FAMILY,IM SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT MR,SHY PASSING,HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND OF MINE ,COULD NOT MEET A NICER PERSON IN THE WORD THAN MR,SHY,MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU AND ALL OF HIS FRIENDS THE STRENGTH TO MAKE IT THROUGH THIS TOUGH TIME,MR SHY WAS A GREAT MAN I WILL SURE MISS HIM.SEE YOU IN GLORY MR.SHY
FRANCINE JONES SMITH & FAMILY
April 2, 2013
TO THE SHY FAMILY AND CHURCH FAMILY~ MAY YOU BE BLESSED WITH MANY MEMORIES OF YOUR LOVED ONE~FOND MEMORIES OF YOU REV. SHY,ONE IN SPEAKING T MY HUSBANDS SERVICE.YOU WERE SO LOVING AND KIND IN YOUR WORDS,AND OF COURSE,WE ENJOYED YOUR JOVIAL STORIES,OF DAYS GONE BY OF YOU,MY HUSBAND SUG,AND FRIENDS~LOVING MEMORIES~
Kevin Wolfe
April 2, 2013
I had the pleasure of spending time with Professor Shy last Labor Day. He was a modern day Jethro (A Pastor's Pastor). I was taken away by the vast spiritual knowledge that he spoke. It was so powerful that weep with joy. I offer my sincere prayers and condolences to the family.
Brendy Schoby
April 1, 2013
Sensai Shy was truly a man of God and full of wisdom. All of his students, friends, and family remember to trust in the risen Lord. He is your source of strength,comfort and love.
Roz & Dave Richardson Family
April 1, 2013
Please accept our condolences with heartfelt sympathy. We are praying for the family.
kateka shy
April 1, 2013
Daddy I will miss u so much. You were and still are my daddy. I know u are in a great place, I will deeply miss kissing u on your forehead and coming over to fix your tv or your cell phone. I am at peace with you moving on, it does hurt but as your great grand daughter jazzmine said this is just an " I see you later situation". Daddy i love you with all my heart, and I will never ever forget you. Love Teke!
The Farr Family
April 1, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Virgil Varner
April 1, 2013
Definitely a Mans Man. "Gene" was also a
gentlemans Gentleman. A great influence and role Model for Me and others. Shortly after meeting Gene, I bought and have owned a pair of Stacy Adams high top shoes ever since. Rest in peace Big Brother. Family be proud and strong. You know he wouldn't have it any other way.
Traci Vaughn
April 1, 2013
My prayers and deepest condolences go out to the family. Much love to you all.
April 1, 2013
Oh Gene,
You will be surely missed. Our hearts go out to the Shy Family.
From the Mayle Family.
Charles Small
April 1, 2013
To the family:
What can be said about a man that gave so much to so many. He was a strong man both physically and spiritually.
If we had more mentors like him our young people would be better off. He walked it like he talked it and I'm going to miss him very much. God bless the family.
Garth Newberry
April 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Arreic Porter
April 1, 2013
I loved Mr. Shy. He was nice to me.
Barbara Watkins
April 1, 2013
I am deeply saddened by the passing of The Reverend Doctor Shy. He was a mentor and a friend. I send my love to his family. He was a great man of God. Much love.
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