John Shaw of Michie, TN was born December 27, 1942 in Dyer County, TN the son of the late Atha Thomas Shaw and Jesse Marie McDonald Shaw. He was united in marriage to Melba J. Farris on March 4, 1962. He was retired Superintendent of the Michie Water Department.
Mr. Shaw departed this life on July 12, 2017 in his home at the age of 74 Years, 6 Months, 15 Days. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife Melba J. Shaw of Michie, TN; a son, John Michael Shaw of Michie, TN; a daughter, Susan Renee Watkins of Michie, TN; two grandchildren, Kimberly Renee (Shaw) Rickman , Miranda Jeanene (Shaw) Bryant; four great grandchildren, Kierston Baylea Hollands, Harlea Madison Shaw, Jayden Riley Rickman, Taylor Alise Hollands; two sisters, Faye Jean Newcomb, Brenda Curtis; two brothers, Bruce Shaw, Glen Ray Shaw; a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Nell Ryans.