Malcolm Walton Shaw

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Malcolm Walton Shaw Sr. 77, of Coffeeville, Mississippi passed from this life on April 23, 2020, at his home. Born on April 9, 1943, in Coffeeville Malcolm was a son to the late Clyde Edwin Shaw and Mildred Estelle Walton Shaw.

Private First-Class Malcolm Shaw faithfully served his country in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict as a member of the 31^St Infantry. Malcom was honorably discharged from the armed forces on September 23, 1967. Upon return from the war time, Malcom settled back into his hometown of Coffeeville to farm. He spent many seasons of his life cultivating crops as a farmer in the great outdoors. A true sportsman, Malcom was a member of the Skuna deer club. He found great joy in spending time with God’s creations from the thrill of deer hunt to the serenity of fishing.

Malcolm leaves behind a loving family that will carry his memory in their hearts for the reminder of their days. Wife Carolyn Newsom Shaw of Coffeeville, Mississippi, one son Malcolm Walton Shaw Jr. and wife Wanda of Fulton, Mississippi, one son-in-law Richard Manning of Drew, Mississippi and four grandchildren: Lake McNeer, Kyle McNeer, Erin Shaw, and Landon Shaw.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde Edwin Shaw and Mildred Estelle Walton Shaw, two daughters:  Mildred Shaw Manning  and Millie Ellane Shaw Saxon,  one son-in-law Ronnie Saxon; five brothers: Edwin Shaw, Eugene Shaw, Gillespie Shaw, Jerry Shaw and Wesley Shaw; two sisters: Mildred Repass and Judy Green.

A graveside service remembering Malcolm's life will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2020, beginning at 2:00 P.M. in Memory Memorial Garden. Bro. Kevin Rea and Bro. Reggie Miller will officiate the service. Joey Shaw, Smiley Arrington, Ray Schmitz III, Todd Fulford, Christopher Shaw, Hunter Shaw, Adam Shaw and Gayland Gray will serve as pallbearers. Terry Jones, Ray Schmitz and Mack Wilburn will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce and Vardaman is honored to serve the family in planning the remembrance of Malcom’s life. Online condolences may be composed at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com

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