Mr. Eugene Shaw, Jr.

”I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” (II Timothy 4:7)

Mr. Eugene Shaw, Jr., age 89, was born in La Grange, North Carolina, on April 6, 1927.  The Lenoir County resident quietly passed away at 6:53 a.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston, North Carolina.

Shaw attended the Lenoir County Public School System.

Early in his adult life, Mr. Shaw served his country by enlisting into the United States Army.  His tour of duty included Berlin, Germany.   Due to segregation, Blacks were not allowed to fight on the front lines, and Shaw was relegated to the position of a supply man, and later promoted to a post with the Red Cross.  After Mr. Shaw’s tour of duty, he was honorably discharged from the Army.

Shortly after completing his term in the service, Shaw moved to Brooklyn, New York in 1946.  He met and married the former Miss. Janie B. Floyd.  Together, the pair raised five children.

He worked in New York for over twenty-five years, retiring as a Trainmaster for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York City.

Shortly after retiring, Mr. Shaw returned to his beloved hometown of La Grange, North Carolina, where he enjoyed the remaining years of life.

His daughter, Rita Shaw, preceded him in death and accompanied God to greet His new arrival.  

Funeral service will be conducted on Friday, March 24, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. in the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 209 Carey Street, La Grange, NC.  Dr. Michael A. Johnson will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Fairview Memorial Cemetery, 395 West James Street, La Grange, NC.

Also, there will be a private viewing for the Shaw Family, Only, on Friday, March 24, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 209 Carey Street, La Grange, NC. 

Seventeen days shy of turning 90 years old; Mr. Shaw leaves a legacy of personal and civic accomplishments.  Leading the list of loved ones to cherish his memory includes his sister, Edna Shaw Walker of La Grange, NC; four children, Janet D. Shaw Williams (Turner) of Brooklyn, NY, Kathy Shaw Burnside (James) of Mebane, NC, Judith Shaw of New York, NY and Eugene Allen Shaw (Marcia) of Riverdale, NY; continuing to promote his story are nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Carl McVay; a long-time friend, Gertrude Moses of Brooklyn, NY; a host of countless relatives and friends.   

On Friday, March 24, 2017, the family members will assemble at Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 East Washington Street, La Grange, NC at 10:00 a.m. in preparation for the funeral procession.

Flowers may be sent to Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 East Washington Street, La Grange, NC; beginning on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cards, Love-Grams and Condolences may be faxed to Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service at 252-566-5604 or emailed to bbbrittfuneralhome01@yahoo.com.

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