David L. Shaw 56, of Frankfort, died at 8:50 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2014 at I.U. Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. Born December 7, 1957 to Ronnie Shaw & Dorothy Eldridge. He was raised by Ronnie and Ruby (Branham) Shaw. He married Rosemary Brown on November 5, 1992 and she survives. A longtime Frankfort resident, he attended Manual High School in Indianapolis and Frankfort High School. He was a truck driver at his family owned company, B & C Cartage in Indianapolis. He then worked at Kirby Risk Electrical Supply Company for 19 years and then for the Community Schools of Frankfort as a custodian. He was known as “Big Dave Shaw Race Car Driver”. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed racing, derby cars, I.U. Basketball, playing cards, and Minnesota Vikings Football. Most of all, he loved his family and friends. His grandson Jaxson Bassett was his pride & joy.
Visitation and Services
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2014 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 19th at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Whiteman Cemetery. Donations may be made to Goodwin Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses.
Survived by:
Wife: Rosemary Shaw of Frankfort, 4 Daughters: Sara Shaw of Frankfort, Ashlee Shaw of Frankfort, Lesley Shaw & Monica Shaw, Son: Tucker Shaw, 3 Sisters: Ruby (Jeff) Crick, Phylis (Mike) McQueen, both of Frankfort and Crystal Jones of Indianapolis, 6 Brothers: Bill Eldridge of Frankfort, Wayne (Wendy) Eldridge of Frankfort, Richie Myers of Alabama, Randy (Sue) Vibert of Frankfort, Jamie Shaw of Iowa, Charlie Shaw of Kentucky and 9 Grandchildren.
Preceded by:
brother, Donnie Eldridge, sisters, Tracy Myers, Ginny Cottrell and Angel Davis.
My heart is out to all of you and especially Rosemary who lost her soul mate. May Dave have a heavenly race with my grandson, Eric, also a lover of racing. We will see them later.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRosemary an family, so sorry for the loss of your husband and Dad. Hugs & Prayers to you all!!!! John&Darla
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for Rosemary and her family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI am so sorry for our family’s loss. He was a good and kind man and my love and thoughts are with everyone..will be missed…I am daughter of Donald and Wendy Shaw
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRosemary, Ashlee, Sara, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are we you today and in the difficult days ahead. Dave will forever live on inside your hearts and he will never be forgotten.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleCorey, Ashlee, Rosemary, and family,
Our condolences for your loss. We are thinking and praying for your family.
Dave and Kathy
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