George Henry Shaw

George Henry Shaw 81 went to be with the his LORD and Savior on Friday, February 25, 2011 at his home with his loving wife of 60 years and family by his side. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. George was the youngest and last surviving child of the late Roscoe and Louise Mitchell Shaw. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters. Mr. Shaw was a resident of Mercer County for the past 60 years. He worked for Betsy Ross Bakery and Flowers Baking Company and retired in 1990 as a shipping clerk. He was a member of Teamsters Local 175. Mr. Shaw enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, wood-working, playing card and board games, especially with his great-grandchildren. He was often the guest of honor at their many tea parties. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years Betty Shaw, two daughters Sharon Lester and husband Dean of Princeton, WV and Michele Browning and husband Paul of Princeton, WV. He also leaves four grandchildren Angela Whittaker of Princeton, WV, Eric Lester whom he loved as a son and wife Kelly, Andrea Parrish and husband Sean of California and Brittany Massaroni of Princeton, WV. He will also be greatly missed by his seven great grandchildren; Kameron, Makenzie, Megan, Peyton, Arianna, Kobe, Dakota and a very special niece Delora Bowling. Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating the service. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV where his grandsons Eric Lester Chris Browning, Josh Mullins, Lee Nester, James Hicks and Jeremy O’Donnell will be serving as pallbearers. Friends and relatives may call at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV on Sunday, February 27, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Online condolences can be sent to the Shaw family at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Shaw family