A celebration of life for Dr. Arthur Herndon Shaw, April 25, 1937-February 4, 2006, Wednesday, February 8, 2006, two o'clock in the afternoon, Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel, Paine College, Augusta, Georgia

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Two Oclock In The Afternoon Gilbert Lambuth Chapel Paine College Augusta, Georgia

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Dr. Arthur Herndon Shaw, the beloved husband of Dr. Yvonne J. Shaw for 46 years, entered into rest on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at University Hospital. A. Herndon was bornApril 25, 1937, to the late Arthur Foster and Eliza B. Shaw of Moultrie, Georgia.
A native of Moultrie, Georgia, Dr. Shaw graduated from the public school system in Colquitt County, Moultrie, GA. He was a 1957 graduate of Tuskegee Institute (B.S. degree), a 1970 graduate ofVandercook College of Music, Chicago, IL. (M.M.Ed.), and a Doctorate of Education Degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1980.
Dr. Shaw served as Adjunct Professor of Music at Paine College and served as Adjunct Professor of Music at Augusta College (State), and retired as Director of School Social Work for the Richmond County Board of Education on May 20, 1991.
Dr. Shaw previously served as - Coordinator of Fine Arts, Director of Bands, T.W Josey High School, Director of Bands, Glenn Hills High School, Director of Bands,A.R. Johnson Junior High School, all of Augusta, Georgia. He served as the Choir Director at Bethel A.M.E. Church for numerous years.
In 1953, Dr. Shaw performed on the Eddie Fisher Show in New York City. In 1954, he performed with Helen Hayes at Franklin Roosevelts Little White House, Warm Springs, Georgia. In 1955, he performed at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York City. In 1958, he performed for five weeks at the Radio City Music Hall in New York. These were performances with the Tuskegee Institute Choir.
He was affiliated with the Georgia Music Educators Conference, Music Educators National Conference, Richmond County Association of Educators, National Association of Educators, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Prince Hall Masons, Shriners, Sportsman Boat Club, Inc., Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, AugustaTuskegee Alumni Association,Vandercook Alumni Association, Nova UniversityAlumni Association, Richmond County Retired Teachers Association, Georgia Retired TeachersAssociation,andAmericanAssociation ofRetired Persons. He served as the Past Secretary and President of the American Heart Association.
Dr. Shaw was a dedicated and humble person who loved music and stressed the need and importance for acquiring an education. He taught hundreds of young men and women how to play musical instruments. He was the recipient of numerous awards for his untiring service to the community.
He was preceded in death by his father,Arthur Foster Shaw, mother, Eliza B. Shaw and brother, Jesse Madison Shaw.
He leaves to cherish an array of warm and loving memories in the hearts and minds of his loved ones who include in addition to his wife, two daughters, Tara D. Burns,Atlanta, Georgia, KiKi Shaw Avera, Fort Meade, Maryland, one son-in-law, Leon R. Avera, one sister, LaRosa Pinder, Bronx, New York, one brother-in-law, James Pinder.Sevengrandchildren,MichaelJones,HerndonBurns,MercedesAveraJamesBurns, Pepse Collier,Jasmine Avera, Parrish L.Avera. Mother-in-law, Ms. Carrie L. Henry. A host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

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H>ertrice of Remembrance
Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Dunn -- Officiating
Prelude................................................................................... Mrs. Brenda Pollard
Processional
Scripture Reading.........................................................................Rev. ElainePate
Prayer.............................................................................Rev. Da Henri Thurmond
"Our Farewells to a Musician" Dr. Rosalyn Floyd Dr. Hawthorne Welcher Mrs. Aundra Golden Clark Mr. Timothy Sanders (Saxophonist).............................. Former Student The Fryer Sisters
Remarks: (3 minutes please) Dr. W.R. Mazyck ........................................................Former Co-worker Mr. Willie Chiles .............................................................Church Member Mr. William B. Bryant................................................ Fraternity Brother Mr. JordonWright...................................................................Sportsman Mr. Andrew Key ...........................................................College Classmate Chief Petty Officer Leon R. Avera................................... Family Member
Solo................................................................................ Mr. Wilmon Washington
Obituary........................................................................................... Read Silently Soft Music
Presentations Acknowledgements...............................................................Mrs. Vivian Sylvester
Musical Selection.....................................................................College Classmates
Eulogy.........................................................................................Rev. Jerry Poole
Omega Hymn...............................................................................Omega Brothers
Recessional.............................................................................."Going Up Yonder"
Interment...................................................................... Westover Memorial Park

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid, you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play, Tasks left undone must stay that way Ifound thatpeace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void Then fill it with rememberedjoys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss... Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My life's been full, I savored much Goodfriends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee. God wanted me NOW, He set me free...

Michael Jones, Herndon Burns, James Burns (grandsons) Rodrick Johnson (god son) Richard Johnson
Chief Petty Officer Leon R. Avera (son-in-law)

Tuskegee University Alumni

The Links, Inc.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

Sportsman Board Club

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.

Bethel A.M.E. Chancel Choir

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Former Co-workers of A.R. Johnson & T.W. Josey High Schools

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.

Bethel A.M.E. Chancel Choir

Former Band Directors & Elementary School Teachers who were under his

supervision

We wish to express our deepest appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown to us during this loss of our loved one. We are especially thankful for those who have inspired us and helped us bear our sorrows. Special Thanks to Rev. Mark S. Pierson and the Bethel A.M.E. Church Family. May God bless each of you.

The Shaw Family would like to convey special appreciation and gratitude for the untiring hours spent in comforting the family during this difficult time in our lives.
Mr. Humphrey & Mrs. Connie Peterson Mrs. Emma Bass
Mr. Richard & Mrs. Faye Johnson Dr. James E. Carter
and all program participants
A repast will be held at Bethel A.M.E. Church for family and friends immediately following the interment.
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