of Benton, AR
December 1, 1938 - December 17, 2024
Floyd Wayne Shaw Sr., 86 of Benton, Arkansas passed away on December 17, 2024 ending a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He spent his final days in his home surrounded by his wife and children.
Floyd spent much of his early life working at the Arkansas Gazette, Goodyear Tire, and Consumers Oil company. He retired from Hoerner Smurfit-Stone Container Company in Little Rock.
He was born in Atkins to Leonard Nello and Mollie Rae (Nutt) Shaw on Dec 1, 1938. He was the fourth of six children. Floyd grew up in Atkins, North Little Rock, and Little Rock, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents and Step-mother Edith (Comer) Shaw. A brother, Jeff D. Shaw of North Little Rock, and sister Shirley Faye (Shaw)
Creel of Ft. Worth, TX.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Edna Sue (Bradshaw) Shaw, and three sisters; Martha Jo Holmes of Largo, Florida, Ruby Womble of Bee Branch, AR and Diann Heard of Heber Springs, AR. He is also survived by his Children; Terri Rena (Shaw) Baltz of Granda, MS, Shelly Collins of Lowell, AR. Floyd Wayne Shaw Jr (wife Annette), Christopher Alan Shaw (wife Keri), Robert Anthony ''Tony'' Shaw, Thomas Lyle Shaw (wife Tina), Lori Lynn (Shaw) Speer all of Saline County.
Floyd and Edna enjoyed spending time with family, camping, fishing, hunting, woodworking, genealogy, and especially serving others who needed a helping hand.
Together they have 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at 9:00 on Saturday Dec 21st and service at 11:00 in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow immediately after at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
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8 Condolence(s)
David Quattlebaum, Chaplain
Thursday, December 19, 2024
I will miss Floyd. It was always something to look forward to when meeting him on the street or at the grocery store. I am praying for God's comforting grace during the family's time of loss. May God bless you at this time. David & Brenda Quattlebaum
Barbara Knighton
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr Shaw. He was such a nice, kind, gentleman. Hugs and prayers for you and your family
Bevely Baker
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Edna, prayers for you and your family.
(Laura's Mom)
Cate Phillips
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Prayers for comfort, condolences for the loss.
Donnetta K Woodruff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Give momma hugs for me Uncle Floyd! Prayers for Aunt Edna and Family! I love yall.
Steve and Laura Bradshaw
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Love this man. I raised my kids just like he raised me.
Mike & Maria Butler
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. The Shaw family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you all comfort at this time.
Martha J Holmes
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Love you little brother with all my heart. Rest in peace. All my love to my sister in law, Edna Shaw and family.