Harry Darrell Shaw Sr.'s Obituary
Harry Darrell Shaw Sr. 82 of Oreana passed away on October 31,2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur IL.
Harry was born June 14, 1939 to Russell and Rosella Shaw. He graduated high school in 1957 and went straight to Army where he was joined the 173rd Airborne Brigade stationed in Germany until the Vietnam conflict where he did three tours. During his long service of our country, he achieved several accommodations including two bronze stars one with first oak leak, Good Conduct Medal 5th award, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Parachute Badge, Army Commendation Medal. He married
Suzzanne Harris on June 26, 1987. They spent 34 years happily married and forever in love.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Shaw and Rosella Christy
He is survived by his wife, Suzzanne Shaw; children, Jeff (Rachel) Harris, Harry Shaw Jr., Thomas Shaw, Patricia (Frederick) Baietto and Hope Lee Shaw; grandchildren, Megan (Josh) Macklin, Morgan (Garret) Grothaus, Paige (Jared) Cothren, Amanda (Jamie) Wrigley, Patrice (Aaron) Whitfill, Taylor (Brianna) Graffam, Austin (Kori) Graffam, Jordan Graffam, Ronnie Graffam and Sydney Graffam; sisters, Alyce Olszewski and Jean Wiskemann; 15 great- grandchildren with one on the way as well as extended family and friends.
A memorial service for Harry will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. with military honors to follow.
Arrangements by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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