John Shaw

Smithfield – John M. Shaw, 80, of Knoxville, formerly of rural Smithfield, died at 9:24 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.
He was born in Canton on June 9, 1934 to Merle and Willadeane (Strode) Shaw.
He married Donna Henderson on May 8, 1955. She preceded him in death on June 21, 2013.
Surviving are three children Johnny Jr.(Shearie) Shaw of Lee’s Summit, MO, Jana (John) Bridgewater of Mission, KS, and Jody (Keith) Douglass of East Galesburg, five grandchildren  Joshua Berry, Amanda Douglass, Kristin Hicks, Candace McRae, and Gina Martin, three great-grandchildren, three sisters Judy Tusek of Yates City, Janet Turner of Peoria, and Joyce (Dennis) Burkiett of Fairveiw.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Jerry Shaw, and brother Jack Shaw.
John was the owner operator of Shaw’s Fertilizer Service and was a farmer. He was a member of the Cuba Masonic Lodge AF&AM and Mohammed Temple Shrine of Peoria.
He was an avid Cardinal’s fan and enjoyed western movies and books.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday March 24, 2015 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held on Monday 6-8 p.m., with masonic rites at 7:45 p.m.
Burial will be at Henderson Cemetery in rural Cuba.
Memorials may be made to Knox County Nursing Home or Hospice Compassus.
Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.