John Elwood Shaw, Jr. was born in Gaston County, NC on September 29, 1952 to the late John Elwood Shaw, Sr. and the late Ollie McKnight Shaw. He entered eternal rest on Saturday; November 22, 2025 at The Greenes of Gastonia in Gastonia, NC.

Viewing at the funeral home on Sunday; November 30, 2025 from 2 until 5

Funeral on Monday; December 1, 2025 at Friendship Christian Church Life Center, Gastonia at 11:30 with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Receiving for family and friends will be at 308 Oakhurst Street, Gastonia on Friday from 9 until 3; Saturday from 9 until 7 and Sunday from 3 until 7

Interment: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia