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 425 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines NC 28387 Locally 910-692-6262 Toll-Free 1-800-972-7340 | James Edward Shaw, Jr. James Edward Shaw, Jr. died peacefully at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst on February 6, 2012 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Jim was born on August 11, 1946 in Asheboro, NC to James and Helen Shaw. Following his service to the US Army and graduation from East Carolina University he enjoyed a successful career in textile manufacturing management. In 2003, Jim and his wife Sherry retired to Southern Pines where he filled his days with golf and other relaxing activities with friends and family. In addition to his wife, Sherry; Jim is survived by his mother, Helen Shaw; sister Linda; sons, John and Wesley; niece Lisa and three great nieces and nephews. Jim’s last days were spent peacefully at the FirstHealth Hospice House where he was surrounded by skillful and caring staff dedicated to patient comfort. Because it was Jim’s wish to honor their support, the family requests that in Lieu of Flowers, donations be made to the FirstHealth Hospice Foundation 150 Applecross Road Pinehurst, NC 28374. A service of remembrance and celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 2:00PM Leave a Note of Remembrance |
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. | 425 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387 | 910-692-6262 |
February 7th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Sherry,
I’m sorry I didn’t have the opportunity to meet you. I was a friend and classmate of Fabe’s since 8th grade. He was a fine man. I spoke with him at length at our 46th class reunion and enjoyed seeing him. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Best Wishes,
Brenda
February 7th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Sherry and Family,
Flashback to our school days. We had no idea of what adulthood would bring; the good times and the difficult times. Please know you are in my prayers and others are supporting you, as well.
February 7th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I will always remember James(Fabe)Shaw. He was a great person and friend to all. Many fond memories during our teen years and High School.
February 8th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Dearest John,
Nothing has sadden me more than you losing your father. You have many fond memories and they will bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. You have a large extended family and many friends that love you very much and will do anything to help you through this difficult time. Find comfort in that- your dad and I love you more than we could express in words. I love you, Mom I had forgotten your dad’s nickname was “Fabe”. I think it was because he wore his hair like “Fabian” in high school.
February 8th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Time flies! It seems like no time since we were all teenagers at Fox’s Drugstore after school,drinking soda’s and hanging out. Fabe would be joking with Charlie and Junior and the boys….
We were so young. I’m so sad to hear he’s gone.
February 8th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Darling Sherry,
Michael and I are so very sorry to hear that Jim is no longer with us. Such a wonderful, warm, funny and special man. We feel so fortunate to have known him and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
February 8th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Sherry, and family I really don’t know what to say I’m so shocked to hear about one of the best bosses I’ve ever had. Jim was so good to us girls in Customer Service at Chatham, and we all thought the world of him. He was a good man Sherry and I know you are going to miss him but he will not be sick anymore and I’m so sorry I didn’t know he was so sick. You, the boys, his sister and mama will be in our prayers. God Bless all of you.
February 8th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
I worked in the IT department and we gave him lots of work,or I guess he gave us the lots of work.
I remember the time I purchased a car from him that I needed and that he wanted to rid himself of.
He was a great guy and I know he will be missed.
He came across my mind a few weeks ago because I wanted to know where he lived.
The Family has my Sympathy.
February 8th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
I extend my condolences to each of you, Jim’s family and friends. While having had the privilege to work with Jim as the manager of my department, I often heard him speak fondly of his family.
May you recall pleasant memories of the time you each had with Jim, and may those memories become treasures as the days pass.
February 8th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Jim was the “anchor to windward” for all the Chatham upholstery guys in the field. Reliable and straight, because he knew we needed to be that way with Chatham’s customers.
On top of that he was a friend and someone I looked forward to seeing every time I went to Carolina.
I am so glad that he and his wife Sherry had an opportunity to enjoy a deserved retirement even though it was too short. I will miss our exchanges.
February 8th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
To Sherry and familiy….
I just heard of Jim’s passing and am very shocked and sorry for your loss. I worked with Jim at Chatham and we had kept in touch by email since he retired to Pinehurst. I thought the world of Jim as he always had tremendous business insight plus he was one of those guys that you couldn’t help but enjoy being around. Please know that we will be praying for God’s blessings for your family.
February 8th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Sherry – Thank you for your unconditional devotion to Jim. We all appreciate your staying by his side night and day, and the care you gave him.
February 8th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Jim was the finest, smartest, coolest person I have met. He exemfliplied what it means to be a real person. He was a good friend, a person to be honored in death as he was in life.
February 8th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Sherry, fabe was a true friend. We grew up together and we had more fun than the law allows.cherry pepsi was his drink when I was the soda jerk at fox drug store. Our trips to od pabst blue ribbon were times to remember. He was a great individuall he will be remembered and will always be in our hearts.
February 8th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
To Sherry and Family,
I am so sorry at your loss. I am loss for words. Jim was the best manager I ever worked for. He always cheered me up when I was down.
He always treated me with respect and honesty. I will miss him.
May God give you and the family strength in the coming days.
February 8th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Sherry, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the pleasure of working for the Best Man at Chatham. Jim Shaw was the greatest Manager I have ever had. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember his kind words of encouragement everyday as we worked together as a team. He has been missed at work since he left Elkin
and I have fond memories, as many of the Chatham Family will.
February 8th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Sherry and Family
I am sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.
I had known him since first grade
at Balfour School. I last saw him at
our high school reunion and enjoyed
a few moments visit. Where he mentioned
you and an accident that kept you from
being with him at the reunion. He loved
his retirement and playing golf. My
father and brother served in the army,
too. I will make a donation in his
memory to American Veterans.
February 8th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Dear john,
im so sorry about jim. my heart goes out to you and joy. i know you will miss him a lot. your father loved you very much.and he was proud of you too.he is in a better place now with his father. and my parents. i love you john very much.
LOVE aunt
Debra
February 9th, 2012 at 12:16 am
I knew Jim at Chatham/Interface through the years. Always a nice guy. Have gotten his emails often. What a shock to hear his had passed and had been sick just recently.
February 9th, 2012 at 12:20 am
I have known John for years and think the world of him. My heart goes out to John and all of his family. John has been there as a true friend through some of the hardest times of my life, and I know someone of his character does not happen by accident. A great person like John develops because of great family and friends that made him who he is. John is a great person no doubt because of his parents. I am saddened that I never got a chance to meet Jim, but I have no doubt that he is proud of the man his son has become. I sincerely wish all of you my deepest sympathy for your loss and hope that you find joy in remembering all of the good times and stories you will likely share over the coming days. God Bless.
February 9th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Hey John,
Just wanted to give you a big hug and tell you that I am thinking about you! Just know that if you need to talk you are always welcomed to call your big sister! Love you much and so very sorry for your loss!
February 9th, 2012 at 10:04 am
As a Chatham rep in the Northeast, Jim was more than a dedicated, knowledgeable, wealth of information about Chatham but more importantly a friend. A good guy, who knew more about the entire workings of Chatham and more importantly willing to share this knowledge with the rookie.
Always a smile, usually with a smart aleck comments [always in jest]. I will miss his comments, sharp wit, emails, pink shirts, smelly cigars, and pool skills. I will miss my friend.
February 9th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
To the Shaw Family,
My sincerest condolences and prayers. Jim was a great human being and dear friend and compatriot all the years we worked together.
February 9th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Sherry,
I was so sorry to hear about Jim. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you at Surry. I will always remember the good times we had working together in the early days.
February 9th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
John,Sherry and Wesley,Jim’s Mother & Sister, My thoughts and Prayers during this difficult time. I worked in the Traffic/Shipping Office at Chatham with Jim and was a neighbor in Poplar Springs when you lived in State Road. I am so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing.I had not heard about him being sick,I have thought about you several times since you moved to Pinehurst. So glad Jim got to enjoy playing golf and enjoyed family and friends in the area. May God bless you all. I know Jim will be missed. Melba Nance
February 9th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
I worked in Shipping/Traffic Dept Office with Jim .You are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. Thinking of you.
February 10th, 2012 at 11:45 am
I worked for Jim for many years when he was Production Planning Department Manager at Chatham Manufacturing. Jim was not only a great guy, he was also a great boss. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work for such a kind and wonderful person. My prayers are with the Shaw family.
February 13th, 2012 at 1:24 am
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. I got to know Jim years ago while working at Chatham. Jim was a good man. I will never forget his contagious smile and great sense of humor and I’m thankful I had the opportunity to know such a great guy. So glad that Jim got to enjoy many years of retirement. Family I know you are going to miss him. There will be hard days ahead. Look to Christ for your strength and healing as only He can do. My thoughts and prayers are with the Shaw family. May God Bless each of you.
February 13th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Dear Sherry,
I am so sorry to read of Jim’s passing. It had been a pleasure to see you together from time to time and we’re glad you came back this community.
My deepest sympathy.
Norris
February 13th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Sherry: So sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg
February 14th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
It was such a pleasure to get to know Jim and the Shaw family. What a blessing it was to all of us to be able to share in his comfort. Thoughts and love are with all of you. God Bless.
February 15th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Sherry & family:
To simply say “I’m sorry” seems so inadequate. Jim could brighten the day better than anyone else. He and Rex were dear friends and now they can be together again and talk about all the good times at Chatham Manufacturing. Death is so hard but thankfully we have good memories to enjoy.