Gerald “Jerry” Shaw, a former resident of Henryetta, died Aug. 2, 2017 at the age of 68. He was born April 16, 1949 in Oklahoma City to Edwin "Ed" and Vivian (Branscome) Shaw. Jerry attended Henryetta schools and graduated with the class of 1968 and after graduation attended OBU. He was a talented pianist, playing in many of the churches in the Henryetta community and also had a lawn service.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Vivian Shaw and his step mother Shelma.
Survived by his brothers: Tom Shaw of Tulsa, Kent and wife Lori Sowers of Norman and Alan Sowers and wife Janet of Ft Smith, Ark.; nieces and nephews: Renee Evans and husband Shawn; Crystal Michela and husband Tony; Synthia Davis and husband J’Mare; Valeria Mays and husband Adam; Justin Sowers and wife Julie; Jenny Sowers and Jill Sowers; Tyler Sowers; Casey and husband Andrew Shelor; 15 Great nieces and nephews; sister in law: Phyllis Hand
Family will be receiving friends Aug. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rogers Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Tom Shaw, officiating. Interment will follow at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.