Melvin L. Shaw Sr.
January 5, 1935 - March 2, 2022
Melvin L. Shaw, Sr., 87, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022. The baby of 9 children, Melvin was born to the late Effie (Parrish) and Homer Shaw. He was retired from Engelhard Chemical Company and an avid UK fan. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 61 years, Ellen (Childress) Shaw, and his siblings. Howard, Cecil, Lou, Dot. Elizabeth, Pauline, Tommy, and Lil. He is survived by his children, Diana Lynn Bozeman (Dennis), Linda L. Wescott (Joseph), and Melvin L. Shaw Jr.; three grandchildren, Michelle (Alex), Christopher (Sam), and Wyatt (Harley), and one great-grandchild, Kendric. His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2022, at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with entombment at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Owen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Melvin L. Shaw, Sr., 87, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022. The baby of 9 children, Melvin was born to the late Effie (Parrish) and Homer Shaw. He was retired from Engelhard Chemical Company and an avid UK fan. Melvin was preceded in death... View Obituary & Service Information