Larry Thomas Shaw (known as “Shaw” to most), 71, of Greenville passed away December 7, 2015 at his residence after fighting a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday in the chapel at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home with Mr. Charles Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Merit Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
Born November 4, 1944 in Greenville, he was the son of S. E. and Martha (Smith) Shaw. On October 30, 1965, he married Sharon Ann James in Greenville. Larry attended school in Greenville and was a retired auto mechanic and farmer and rancher. He lived most of his life in Greenville. He loved his grandkids and family. He enjoyed working his land and cattle. Larry had a quick wit, an infectious smile, a strong work ethic, and had a strong opinion about right and wrong. He was a true friend and loved by many. He was a Baptist.
His survivors include his wife of fifty years, Sharon of Greenville; daughters Sherrie Jackson and husband, Ronny and Carol Stone and husband, William; grandchildren Brittny Washington, Hayden Jackson and Brian, Justin, Ayriel and Dakota Ridings; sister Martha Brumit and husband, Garland; nephews James Hicks and wife, Janice and Scott James; nieces Michelle Greil and husband Kevin, Lisa Williams, and Debbie Wilburn; sisters-in-law Linda Wilburn, Kyla James, and Connie James; brother-in-law, Craig James and a host of friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judia Dickinson.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Brian Ridings, Justin Ridings, and Hayden Jackson and friends Curtis Fuller, George Tucker and Buddy Gore. Honorary pallbearers will be brother-in-law Garland Brumit, nephew James Hicks, grandson Dakota Ridings, sons-in-law Ronny Jackson and William Stone, and friends Dean Parks and Dr. Norman Hall.
The family would like to thank the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and
Gentiva Hospice for their services and would to thank the many friends that called, came by and sent well wishes and prayers.