James Edward Shaw
September 5, 1928 ~ February 8, 2022
James Edward Shaw, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Allen, Texas on February 8, 2022. James was born September 5, 1928, to the late Claude Cecil Shaw and Willie Edens Shaw. He left behind his wife of 69 years, Willie Mae Alverson Shaw, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Janice Claudine Shaw Lance of Denison, and Rejana Christine “Johnnie” Shaw Cherry of Bells.
James attended public schools in Powderly, Bells, McKinney, and Sherman. He served in the US Army in Germany during the Korean War era. While in Europe, he toured much of the area including Rome, Italy. James spent many years as a tool and die maker at Hardwick-Etter Company in Sherman. He later retired from McKinney Independent School District as warehouse manager.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Allen. Due to health reasons, he was unable to attend during the last several years. James was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Descendants of Washington’s Army at Valley Forge.
James was dearly loved by his family and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 1 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 at 2 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rose Hill cemetery in bells.
Arrangements are with Mullican-Little Funeral Home, Bells, Texas. An online register may be signed at mullicanlittle.com
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God is walking beside you.
It’s hard to believe you have gone home but I know you were ready. I will miss you so very much and wish you were here for my own selfish reasons.
I know you are so happy being with grandma, grandpa, my mom and Aunt Johnnie. But know you have a very special place in my heart! I Love you????
Mae,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear James. He had a long, fruitful life. He’s at peace with the Lord now. You will get to see him again one day. God be with you.
Nancy Scott Vail
Your loving sisters and father and mother will be there for you.
Rest easy great uncle we love you.
Gone from our sight but never from our hearts..
Mae and family,
My heart as well as the DAR GBdG chapter, send our condolences as well as our thoughts and prayers during this time. May God wrap His arms tightly around you and give you great comfort.
Mae,
My prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in God’s blessings. Peace and love with you at this difficult time.
Mae
I am glad to have known James. He is no longer suffering.
Rest in Peace.
John L Greer
May you rest in peace with your heavenly family. We love you and will miss you very much.
Willie Mae and Family,
We will miss James, our wonderul neighbor of so many years. There are so many memories watching his many garage projects, polishing that truck, and hours of wonderfful driveway conversation. While we will miss him, we also rejoice that he is now free from these earthly pains and is safely in the arms of our heavenly father. May His special peace be with all of you during this difficult time. Bob & Emily
Ms. Mae ~
I’m sorry for this painful time for you and the family, and know how much you’re going to miss James. Grandpa Garland and my family send our love, and please remember we’re always right here for you. We love you, and will miss James.
*My youngest, Avery, saw James’s photo just now and said, “He’s in Heaven!” Albeit sad, I thought perhaps you’d appreciate me sharing that with you. ❤
With Love,
Samantha and Hermann Cardenas and kids, and Garland Haskell