of Cave City, AR
October 5, 1929 - June 1, 2022
Roy Lee Shaw, 92, of Cave City passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
He was born October 5, 1929 in Newark, Arkansas to James William Shaw and Elsie Elizabeth Decker Shaw.
Roy was a member of New Prospect Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean War, as well as being stationed in Japan. He was a member of the Gainsboro Masonic Lodge #258. Roy was a very plain spoken man, He enjoyed bird hunting and playing baseball, and he was an avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Survivors include his son, Rick Shaw (Debbie) of Batesville; three grandsons, Larry Alan Shaw (Helen) of Charlotte, Michael Gene Shaw of Charlotte and James Derrick Shaw (Audra) of Springdale; one granddaughter, Brittney Leigh Hightower (Ben) of Rogers; and seven great-grandchildren, Michael Evan Shaw, Allison Jean Shaw, Logan Gene Shaw, Cooper James Hightower, Aubree Elise Shaw, Savannah Quinn Hightower and Beckham Shaw Hightower; and three sisters, Laura Lucille Shaw Gabris of Plant City, Florida, Margie Fern Shaw McClure of Olive Branch, Mississippi and Ruby June Shaw Smith (Edward) of Newark.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy Shaw; son, Larry Gene Shaw; infant daughter, Carolyn Shaw; brothers, Emmit Shaw, Loyd Shaw, I.J. Shaw, J.E. Shaw and Fred Shaw; sisters, Hellen Wygal, Annie Lewallen and Geneva Long; and three infant sisters, Lois Shaw, Lottie Shaw and Holly Shaw.
Pallbearers are Eddie Emerson, Alan Shaw, Mike Shaw, Derrick Shaw, Evan Shaw, Logan Shaw and Ben Hightower. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am Saturday, June 4, 2022 at New Prospect Landmark Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville, with Bro. David Benson and Bro. Ben Hightower officiating. Burial will follow at Center Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am Saturday just prior to service at the church.
Memorials may be made to New Prospect Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1105 Shamrock Ln, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579.
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17 Condolence(s)
Joanna Kunkel
Friday, June 3, 2022
So sorry for your loss prayers for peace and comfort
Ina Lee Henley
Friday, June 3, 2022
So sorry for your loss.. prayers for your family..
Casandra Manuel
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for the whole family.
Bob and Mary Gay
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Rick ,Debbie and all of the family, so sorry to hear about the loss of Roy Lee. You all are in our prayers . God’s blessing for the days to come.
Deborah Johnson Wooldridge
Thursday, June 2, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family
Kathy Adkisson
Thursday, June 2, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family
Linda Evola
Thursday, June 2, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I have lots of great memories of your dad and staying there when I was young, and visiting over the years. Love and prayers for you and your family.
Ben and Lisa Foley
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Sorry to hear of Bro. Roy's passing. We knew that he probably wouldn't wait long to go be with Mrs. Dorothy. They were such a blessing to us when we first got married and lived on the Wildcat Ranch. May God bless and comfort your family during the days ahead.
Linda Foley
Thursday, June 2, 2022
So sorryfor your loss of your dad. Prayers for you and family for peace and comfort.
David and Jill Carr
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Ron and Nina Stephens
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Very sorry to hear this , May our father in heaven comfort during this time ,
Paul and Sharon Strecker
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
We are so very sorry for your loss, but know he and Dorthy are together again. Prayers and love.
Paul and Sharon Strecker
Clara Nell Crews
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
I am praying for the family. Cherish your memories for comfort and peace.
Wilson Family
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. Kenny, Mellissa, Justin and Kerrie
Steve and Judy (Wood) Cargill
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Roy Lee’s passing. All of the family is in our prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ina PROVENCE
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Rick.. so sorry to hear the passing of your dad ! Prayers for days ahead and now
Alan Vickery
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
I worked with Roy Lee several years ago at International Shoe Company. We both loved to bird hunt and each of us had bird dogs. We went on some good hunts together.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery