Don Franklin Shaw Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Don Franklin Shaw of Paducah, Kentucky, who passed away on March 21, 2026 at the age of 74. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Don Franklin Shaw to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Don may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Shaw and Katherine Lestine Shaw; and his siblings, Bobby Shaw, Willie Shaw Jr., Sandra Shaw and Gwendolyn Bridgett.
He is survived by: his son Dorian Shaw of Paducah, KY; and his brother Henry Shaw of St. Louis. He is also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives.
