Orlie C. Shaw Jr., 87, Warsaw, passed away at 8:11 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018, in his residence.
He was born Feb. 9, 1931, in Warsaw, to Orlie Sr. and Georgia Brown Shaw.
Orlie faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954 as an airman 1st class with 6091st Reconnaissance Fight during the Korean conflict.
He was united in marriage to Beverly Skees in Leesburg on July 1, 1967.
He was formerly employed by the city of Warsaw at the Warsaw treatment plant and Zimmer Inc. as machinist in the R&D department, retiring in 1993 with 26 years of service. In addition, he was self-employed, operating the family farm. He was a former member of VFW Post 1126 and American Legion Post 49.
Survivors include his children: Billijo Shaw, Atwood; and Chris Shaw, Sam (spouse Vicki) Shaw and Toni (spouse Tim) Reiff, all of Warsaw; an honorary son, Chad Marsh, South Whitley; a daughter-in-law, Angie Shaw, Warsaw; grandchildren: C.J. Kester and Nickolas and Isabella Shaw, all of Warsaw; Darian Kester and Orlie Bryant Shaw, both of Atwood; and Kristy (spouse Jared) Childres and Caleb and Olivia Childres, all of Warsaw; and a sister, Freda Sellers, Fort Wayne.
He was preceded by his wife, Beverly, on Oct. 26, 2012; a son, Sgt. Jeffery Shaw, on Nov. 12, 2009; three brothers; and three sisters.
Calling is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 23, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with Chaplain Bob Jarboe officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the United States Air Force, VFW Post 1126 and American Legion Post 49.
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Memorials to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580.
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