of Batesville, AR
April 30, 1971 - July 14, 2017
James ''Alex'' Shaw, 46, of Batesville, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017.
He was born on April 30, 1971, in Batesville to James Owen Shaw and Anna Faye (Swaim) Shaw.
Alex never moved from the house he grew up in, living the life that he loved. Building a ranch, he was running cattle, equipment, farming, and improving the land that he bought over the years. He loved working with metal and fabricating anything he saw. Alex could look at it one time, go home and make it. He was gifted and talented in all areas of his life. Unbeknownst to Alex, he even became a ''world traveler''.
Alex has been a true blessing to all he knew and met, friend or foe. He became everyone's friend, given enough time. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand. No matter what, when, where or whom asked, he was there.
He is survived by his father and mother, James Owen and Anna Faye Shaw; his older sister, Andrea Michelle Talley; daughter, Payton Jo Shaw; and wife, Kari Redland Shaw, all of Batesville; cousins, Juanice Carr, Shane Swaim, David Jones, Kelsey Seaton, Brent Swaim, Jodi Eason and Jason Jones; and multiple second cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Owen Shaw Sr. and Tamar Shaw as well as Ernest ''Jack'' and Anna Lee Swaim; and cousin, Brandon Kimmer.
Pallbearers will be Jody Page, Ricky Wilson, Ryan Hill, Bryan Kimmer, Justin McCarson and Greg Mosier.
Honorary pallbearers are David Jones, Shane Swaim, Jason Jones, Andy Konkler, Matt McGee and Chris Huckabee.
There will be a graveside service at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Barnes Cemetery in Bethesda officiated by Bro. Leonard Tharp.
Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, July 17, 2017 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Barnes Cemetery Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, P.O. Box 2156, Batesville, AR 72503 and Arkansas Hospice, 2233 Harrison Street, Batesville, AR 72503
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21 Condolence(s)
MARGARET HARMON FREEMAN
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about Alex's passing. Kerri I know what you went through and will be going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you.
Love
Margaret Harmon Freeman
Chris Lawrence
Monday, July 17, 2017
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Tom and Louise Roberts
Monday, July 17, 2017
Alex will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Todd, Resa and Stephanie Bolin
Monday, July 17, 2017
Prayers for all that knew him. He touched so many people with that sweet smile of his. He always had a kind word for all. He loved his family and may the many prayers give you comfort in the days ahead. Your memories are treasures of the love he had for each of you.
Cledas "Bubby" Manuel
Monday, July 17, 2017
Jim and Merry Anne McSpadden
Sunday, July 16, 2017
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kristie Hambrick
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Keri & family, prayers for peace and comfort for the days to come. Alex was such a good kind gentleman, I've always enjoyed waiting on you two in the bank and seeing you elsewhere. Lean on God during this difficult time & he will help you thru.
Gloria (Bell) Sparrow
Saturday, July 15, 2017
James Owen and family,
Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With Love,
Gloria (Bell) Sparrow
Gregg Taylor
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Alex was a good feller that would always help someone out, whether it was advice, equipment or coming over to give a calf a shot. He will be sorely missed by all cattlemen and women and the whole community of Bethesda.
Jeanne smith
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Kayla lee
Saturday, July 15, 2017
My deepest condolences
Aaron Jeffery
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Greg Woods
Saturday, July 15, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Alex's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.
Sheila Swaim Dietels
Saturday, July 15, 2017
My heart and prayers are with my family. Looking forward to the day we will reunite in the presence of our Savior!!
Nancy Long
Saturday, July 15, 2017
My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you right now. I wish that I could be there in person. I'm sorry for my friend Kari who has lost her true love and best friend. I'm sorry to Peyton Jo who has lost her very special daddy at such a young age. And I'm sorry to his parents who should never feel the loss of their child.
Alex was a kind, loving, hard working man. He was always so nice to me and I'll remember him forever for the friendship he honored me with.
Kari, I hope you know that I love you and wish I could be with you during this hard time.
Rest In Peace Alex. You will always be missed.
John Hughes
Friday, July 14, 2017
My friend you will be missed but you will never be in pain again we will see you again someday
Becky Crommett Dickey
Friday, July 14, 2017
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Alex was always warm and friendly when I ran into him. Had some very lively conversations at Bethesda Gro wihen Sandy n Kelly had it!! He will really be missed!â¤ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Floyd ONeal
Friday, July 14, 2017
You were and are a great man. We love both.
Mark and Holly Redland
Friday, July 14, 2017
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Alex's family and loved ones. May the Lord bring you peace in knowing that Alex is now with him and alive and well in Heaven. We will continue to pray for healing and comfort.
Blake & Kathy Kelley
Friday, July 14, 2017
We just loss a wonderful neighbor, prayers for Payton, Kari and Family.
Doug yates