Norman Lee Shaw, age 95, of Adairsville, died peacefully Monday, October 23, 2017, at his home. Born November 30, 1921, he was the son of the late Thomas L. and Edna Burnette Shaw. In addition to his parents, Mr. Shaw is preceded in death by sisters, Mary Frances (Donald) Stillson, Elizabeth "Betty" (Frank) Bene, Patricia "Pat" (Earnest) Jowers; and brother, Charles Dan Shaw. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Viola Johnson Shaw; daughters, Kay (Dennis) McCollough, Anna (Robert) Sullivan, Phyllis (Andy) Ray; and son, Norman Glenn (Candy) Shaw. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Mr. Shaw completed his early education at the Barnsley School and graduated from Adairsville High School. He attended West Georgia College but interrupted his studies after one year to enlist in the United States Navy during World War II where he served on LCT's as a Quartermaster 2 ^nd Class. In the Navy, he served in Africa, in Sicily, Italy, on transport ships during the D-Day crossing at Normandy, and then in the Pacific theater during the final months of the war, ending in Japan. At the end of the war, he returned to his studies, receiving his Bachelor of Forestry degree from the University of Georgia.

A registered forester, Mr. Shaw worked as a ranger for the Georgia Forestry Commission. He taught the Veterans' Farm class for the Bartow County School System and then went to work with Bowaters' Hiawassee Land Company in Calhoun, Ga., where he built a distinguished career for more than 30 years until his retirement. After retirement, he surveyed soybean fields for the University of Georgia Extension Service. He was a part-time farmer, growing an extensive vegetable garden every year and raising Black Angus cattle.

Mr. Shaw's childhood years growing up during the Great Depression had a profound effect on him. Throughout his life, he believed in the importance of his community. He was a member of Connesena Baptist Church, Kingston, Ga., and at his death was one of the two oldest living members of the church. He served as a Deacon, as Church Clerk, and as Adult Sunday School Teacher at Connesena. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 245. Mr. Shaw also served in various leadership positions with the Adairsville Lions' Club. In December 2016, the Club presented him with a Distinguished Service Award, a recognition that meant a great deal to him. Mr. Shaw was an avid reader and learner, a person who loved the outdoors, and a gentleman who never went anywhere without his hat.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of R. Dudley Barton and Son Funeral Home in Adairsville with Rev. Stacey Nicholson, Rev. Jason Parker, and Rev. Roger Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery in Adairsville. The family welcomes friends on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 1:00 until 2:00 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to Connesena Baptist Church, c/o 1224 Rock Fence Road, Adairsville, GA 30103.

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R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Adairsville, will be in charge of funeral arrangements for Mr. Norman L. Shaw.