Mr. Charles T. Shaw Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2020, at Rainbow Memorial Gardens for Charles T. Shaw Jr., 91, Attalla, who died Saturday, August 1, 2020. Rev. Earl Mitchell will officiate. Village Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Charles was born August 28, 1928, in Atlanta, GA. He served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. Mr. Shaw graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in ceramic engineering. His career spanned across the country from Cleveland, OH, to Chattanooga, TN, and he finished his career in Attalla, AL, working for over 25 years for AAA Plumbing Pottery. Charles was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ, and he lived with great integrity. He was a beloved member of First Baptist Church of Attalla, where he served in many capacities. He was an avid bicyclist and ballroom dancer. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Annie Shaw; and sister, Mary Shaw. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Norma Jean Shaw; children, Tom (Aranya) Shaw and Beth (John) O’Rourke; grandchildren, Ben Shaw, Elizabeth Shaw, Greyson Cranford, Lauren Cranford, and Samuel Cranford; sister, Betty Fortner; and numerous extended family members. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Attalla, 607 5th St NW, Attalla, AL 35954.

Mr. Charles T. Shaw Jr.

August 28, 1928 - August 1, 2020