Charles Shaw

Charles Lamar Shaw Jr., age 74 of Crawfordville, formerly of Tallahassee, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014. An ordained Community of Christ Minister, Mr. Shaw was a devoted father and grandfather. He was a retired elementary school teacher who loved writing, drawing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and loved fishing. Mr. Shaw was an avid Alabama football fan. He is survived by his son: Charles L. "Bo" (Jean) Shaw III of Panacea; daughter: Cristina (Ricky) Harrell of Crawfordville; sister: Patricia (Ralph) Sapp of Havana; grandchildren: Nathan Shaw, Ava Shaw, Jesse Shaw, and Ariel Harrell. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Bertha Evans Shaw; brothers: Bill Shaw and Barney Shaw and sister: Mary Cornelia Vice. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm, Friday, January 3, 2014 at Faith Holiness House of Prayer with Elder Thomas Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at the Vice Family Cemetery, Wakulla Gardens. The family will receive friends at 1:00pm at the church, the day of the service. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME, Macclenny, Florida. 904-259-4600. Please sign the online guestbook at www.forbesfuneralhome.net