Herman Shaw

Herman Calvin Shaw, 93, of Cary, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Spring Arbor of Cary Senior Living in Cary.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2023, at West Bend Church Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Pheagin officiating.

Herman was born on December 11, 1929, in Randolph County, son of the late Grady Shaw and Nora Callicutt Shaw. He worked for the North Carolina Department of Transportation for several years and later worked for himself as the owner and operator of Shaw, Boykin and Associates. He was a devoted Christian with a great sense of humor. Herman was a humble and patient man with a big heart for animals. He also enjoyed raising his garden.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Davidson Shaw; brother, Harold Shaw; and sister, Lois Ledwell.

He is survived by his son, Christopher Shaw and wife Dawn of Raleigh; sister, Jewel Davidson of Eden; granddaughters, Tyler Shaw Jenkins and husband Chase, Kyndall Shaw; great grandchildren, Brooks Christopher Jenkins, and Maren Rae Jenkins.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 7027 Albert Pick Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409, Greensboro, NC 27409; or to Children's Home Society of NC, Attn: Accounting, PO Box 14608, Greensboro, NC 27415.