Emerson W. Shaw

He is predeceased by his son, Brent Lynn Shaw. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of over 62 years, Sheila F. Shaw; his adoring children Kimberly A. Yates (David), Scott E. Shaw (Annette), and Renee' J. Tollison (Joe); his devoted grandchildren, Kristin L. Gross (Kent), Edward S. Shaw (Amelia), Lauren A. Rice (Brandon), Amber L. Shaw, Brooke K. Shaw, Sarah-Anne P. Silver (Juan), David W. Yates, Jr. (Kayci), and Matthew C. Alfonso (Kayla); 8 great-grandchildren as well as many step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, and one step great-great grandchild.

Emerson proudly served his beloved country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as an electronics technician for over 35 years. He loved traveling, crafts and woodworking. He passionately loved his family and friends, he never met a stranger and always saw the value in helping others. He founded a children's charity known as The Children's Emergency Fund to help children and families in the Richmond area. He touched lives wherever he went and left people better than he found them. His larger than life personality and infectious sense of humor will live on in the hearts of his family. While the void is huge, the impact he had is even larger.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the ASPCA in honor of his deep love for all animals.

The funeral service will be available for livestream at noon on Wednesday, December 30 at www.reellyfeproductions.com.