Parker Henry Shaw

North Augusta, SC – Mr. Parker Henry Shaw, 82, entered into rest April 10, 2024. Memorial Services will be conducted Saturday afternoon, May 11th, at 2 o’clock in the Posey Funeral Chapel with Full Military Honors. Dr. T. Joseph Lusk officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 1 until 2 o’clock. Mr. Shaw was born May 27, 1941, to the late Alton Parker Shaw and Evelyn Annie Hanson Shaw. He was a lifelong resident of North Augusta, a 1959 graduate of North Augusta High School, and a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Mr. Shaw was a true patriot and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He served actively during the Vietnam and Persian Gulf wars, retiring with 31 years of military service. Following his retirement, Mr. Shaw pursued and obtained his certification as a Master Gardener from Clemson University. He had an affinity for gardening and was known for his exceptionally green thumb. Mr. Shaw had the ability to cultivate and grow all varieties of plants, and he particularly enjoyed propagating fruits and vegetables. For over 15 years, his talents allowed him to own and operate Live Oak Landscaping, where he was able to share his skills and love of flora with countless people in the CSRA. Mr. Shaw also appreciated music and dance from a young age and thoroughly enjoyed dancing with his wife and sweetheart of 54 years, Brenda. His love for Brenda was always paramount and he was a shining example of a provider and caregiver to his wife and three children. In addition to his parents, Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Lee Barton Shaw; and his brother, George Shaw. Surviving family members left to cherish his memory include three daughters: Chelsea Gour (Paul), Jennifer Young (Andre’), and Amy Ryan (Charles); ten grandchildren, Brooke Middleton (Phillip), Brianna Tilden (Jeff), Liz Poulnot-Hodgkiss, Megan Thomas (Adam), Parker Gour, Noah Gour (Janey Capers), Isabel Gour, Christian Ryan, Claire Gour, and Asher Gour; five great-grandchildren, Kennley Carey, Evelyn Middleton, Ezra Tilden, Everett Middleton, and Adalinda Middleton; his sister, Mary Willis; and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 639 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841, to SCETV, www.scetv.org, or to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), www.pbs.org. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803) 278-1181.

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Parker Henry Shaw

May 27, 1941 - April 10, 2024