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Henry Milton Shaw - Class Of 1966 VIEW PROFILE

Henry Milton Shaw

Henry Shaw

Deceased 7/6/2012

Henry “Hank” Shaw passed away on July 6, 2012. Hank was one of the first African
Americans from Indiana to be appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.
He became a naval aviator and flew E-2C aircraft for many years. Hank’s career in the
automobile industry began at Ford Motor Company in Detroit as an engineer, as well
as a variety of other of positions. He stayed in the auto industry until he retired in June
2012. (Taken in part from the South Bend Tribune).

 

Henry Milton Shaw

Apr. 4, 1948 - Jul. 6, 2012

SOUTH BEND - Henry M. "Hank" Shaw Jr. passed from this life into the hands of the Father on Friday, July 6, 2012.

Celebrating his life and mourning their loss are his son, Alexzander Chayce Shaw (San Antonio, Texas); 2 brothers, Kevin D. Shaw Sr. (Robin) of Louisville, KY, and Lynn E. Shaw (Wanda) of New Britian, Connecticut; 6 sisters, Patricia Shaw-Brooks, Kimberly Brooks (William) and Gayle Shaw-Young, all of Richmond, Virginia, Jackie Gibson (Larry) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Cathy Lottie (Cornelius) of South Bend, Indiana, and Vickie Whitaker of Louisville, KY; seven nieces, eight nephews, two great-nieces, four great-nephews; 1 uncle, 6 aunts; a host of cousins; close family friend, John Mosby (Jo) of Denver, Colorado; Hank's fellow comrades and dedicated friends from the United States Naval Academy; and a number of devoted friends.

Hank was the firstborn of 9 children to the late Henry M. and Edna L. Shaw, and grew up in South Bend, Indiana.

A scholar and athlete, Hank was inducted into the National Honor Society at John Adams High School in South Bend, was vice president of his 1966 graduating class, and was a member of the John Adams 1966 state wrestling championship team. Hank was one of the first African Americans from Indiana to be appointed to The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. After graduating in 1971, Hank became a naval aviator and flew E-2C aircraft for many years. Hank's career in the automotive industry began at Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan, as an engineer, and continued there in a variety of positions.

In 1983, Hank moved to Louisville, KY, and was the Ford Heavy Truck District Sales Manager. He then purchased Knox Ford in Muldraugh, KY. Hank joined Heritage Ford-Mercury as Fleet Manager from 1998 until his retirement on June 30, 2012.

Hank was loved, cherished and respected by all for his kind heart and special way of extending grace, encouragement, and support to all who knew him. He also mentored many young men and women who continue to love and honor him.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A.D. Porter Funeral Home, 1300 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY. Celebration of life services will be held at Community Baptist Church, 4909 E. Indian Trail, Louisville, KY, on Saturday, July 14th, with viewing from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, and service immediately following.

The vibrant memory of Hank and our love and appreciation for him will remain with all of us whose lives he has so powerfully and profoundly touched.

Hank's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff of Baptist Hospital East, the CBC Group, Helping Hands, and Hosparus for their kind and compassionate care during his illness.

Memorials may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society.

 

10/07/2021 DEC

South Bend Tribune



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