Franklin Shaw

Obituary of Franklin Linn Shaw

In loving memory of Franklin "SHORTY" Shaw, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the age of 71 years in Lehigh Acres. He was born on January 20, 1941 in Brooksville, FL and moved to Alva, FL where he met and married the love of his life, Betty Parsons-Shaw shortly after he moved to Alva. He was a loving Husband, Daddy, Grandpa, Brother and Friend, the absolute sweetest man you'd ever meet. He worked for Lehigh Acres Utilities for 25 years, a family man who was devoted to his family and made sure they came first. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 wonderful years: Betty Shaw, two daughters Debra Woodard and Brenda Shaw both of LaBelle, one son Wayne Shaw of Bushnell, FL. Seven grandchildren, David Woodard, Anthony Woodard, Courtney Woodard, Mallory Phelps, Wyatt Shaw, Alex DeLaCruz, Izzy "PeeWee" DeLaCruz. Two great grandchildren, Haley Woodard, Kayden Woodard. Sisters Minnie Davis and Annette Terry and many loved ones and friends who loved him dearly. A funeral service was held Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm in Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle with Pastor Norman Walker officiating. Visitation was Sunday one hour before service in Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle, FL. On behalf of our family, we would like to extend a thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, condolences, flowers and food. You may light a candle and leave your condolences to the family at www.akin-davis.com Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.
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