1934
Charles
2011
Charles Ramer Shaw
May 13, 1934 — February 2, 2011
Charles Ramer Shaw
Charles Ramer Shaw died at his home after a brief illness on February 2, 2011. A lifelong resident of Lanier County, he was born May 13, 1934 to Doris Pafford and Slaton Shaw. He was predeceased by his parents and his son-in-law Mark Hughes. Shaw attended the Lanier County Public Schools. He attended Valdosta State University, and Northwestern University. He attended the University Of Georgia Institute Of Continuing Judicial Education.
Shaw served the citizens of Lanier County as Chief Judge of the Magistrate Court from 1994-2003. He was employed for 21 years in the pharmaceutical industry and held positions in sales and management.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Zellna Thigpen Shaw; three daughters Vicki Hughes, Pam Shaw of Valdosta, Sheri Shaw of Lakeland; three grandsons: Joey Fowler, Daniel Fowler, and Marcus Hughes; a great granddaughter Alyssa Fowler; a sister, Emily Fred Anderson of Valdosta; two brothers Loyd Margaret Ann Shaw, and Jay Libby Shaw of Lakeland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Shaw was a member of Unity United Methodist Church where he served as Lay Leader, song leader and teacher of the adult Sunday School class for 27 years. He served the Valdosta District of the UMC as Sub District Lay Leader for two terms and he served on the Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Lakeland/Lanier County Lions Club and is a Past President and has served as the Chapter�s Chaplin. He also served as Zone Chairman for the Georgia Lions Club for two terms and received the Outstanding Zone Chairman Award. He was a member of the St. Andrews Society. He has been active in Flatland Community Theatre and many other community activities.
His love for music greatly enriched his life. Golf and fishing were his favorite hobbies and reading was his passion. However, his first love was his family.
Visitation will be held at Music Funeral Services in Lakeland on Friday, February 4 from 6-8 p.m. His funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011 in the Unity United Methodist Church and burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. He will be placed in the church 1 hour prior to service.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Unity United Methodist Church or the Threatte Center.
Sympathy may be made at www.musicfuneralservices.com .
Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Shaw family.
Charles Ramer Shaw died at his home after a brief illness on February 2, 2011. A lifelong resident of Lanier County, he was born May 13, 1934 to Doris Pafford and Slaton Shaw. He was predeceased by his parents and his son-in-law Mark Hughes. Shaw attended the Lanier County Public Schools. He attended Valdosta State University, and Northwestern University. He attended the University Of Georgia Institute Of Continuing Judicial Education.
Shaw served the citizens of Lanier County as Chief Judge of the Magistrate Court from 1994-2003. He was employed for 21 years in the pharmaceutical industry and held positions in sales and management.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Zellna Thigpen Shaw; three daughters Vicki Hughes, Pam Shaw of Valdosta, Sheri Shaw of Lakeland; three grandsons: Joey Fowler, Daniel Fowler, and Marcus Hughes; a great granddaughter Alyssa Fowler; a sister, Emily Fred Anderson of Valdosta; two brothers Loyd Margaret Ann Shaw, and Jay Libby Shaw of Lakeland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Shaw was a member of Unity United Methodist Church where he served as Lay Leader, song leader and teacher of the adult Sunday School class for 27 years. He served the Valdosta District of the UMC as Sub District Lay Leader for two terms and he served on the Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Lakeland/Lanier County Lions Club and is a Past President and has served as the Chapter�s Chaplin. He also served as Zone Chairman for the Georgia Lions Club for two terms and received the Outstanding Zone Chairman Award. He was a member of the St. Andrews Society. He has been active in Flatland Community Theatre and many other community activities.
His love for music greatly enriched his life. Golf and fishing were his favorite hobbies and reading was his passion. However, his first love was his family.
Visitation will be held at Music Funeral Services in Lakeland on Friday, February 4 from 6-8 p.m. His funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011 in the Unity United Methodist Church and burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. He will be placed in the church 1 hour prior to service.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Unity United Methodist Church or the Threatte Center.
Sympathy may be made at www.musicfuneralservices.com .
Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Shaw family.
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