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SHAW, Desmond Funeral services for Mr. Desmond Ashley Shaw will be held on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Dimery and Rogers Chapel, Kingstree, SC, where they Rev. Clyde D. Holliday, pastor, will conduct the religious services. Viewing was held on Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Caughman Funeral Home in Irmo, SC. Memorial services were held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Kingdom hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Irmo, SC. Interment will follow in Crossroad Cemetery, Salters, SC. DIMERY AND ROGERS FUNERAL HOME, 1100 East Main St., Kingstree, SC is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Shaw, 26, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Mr. Shaw was born February 25, 1982 in Sumter, SC to Mr. Ernest and Delores Shaw. Mr. Shaw was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was a 2000 graduate of Dutch Fork High School. He attended the University of South Carolina and Midland Technical College. Those left to cherish his memories are his parents, Ernest and Delores Shaw of Irmo, SC; two brothers, Ernest Shaw, Jr. and Walter Ronald of Columbia, SC; a sister, Angela (Christopher) Thornburg of Columbia, SC; grandparents, Rev. Carl (Retha) Shaw of Salters, SC, James Chandler of Kingstree, SC and Leola Davis of New Haven, CT; aunts, Genevie "Sadie Mae" Jackson, Lizzie (Sammie Lee) Gamble, Julia (Jackie) Brown and Virginia (John) Hardy, all of Salters, SC, Mary Ann (Joseph) Gamble of Greeleyville, SC, Mary Ellen (Richardson) Levi, Sharon Stevenson (Peter) Boyd and Rosalind (Walter) McKinnie, all of New Haven, CT, Francina Chandler of Silver Springs, MD adn Annie Ruth (Harrison) Staggers of Cades, SC; uncles, Selven (Deena) Parson of Escondido, CA, Marvin (Carol) Henderson of Wethersfield, CT, Leroy Henderson and Anthony Stevenson, both of New Haven, CT, Carl (Georgia) Shaw, Jr., Dale (Debbie) Shaw and Andrew (Alice) Shaw, all of Columbia, SC and Rodney Chandler and wife of Brooklyn, NY; great aunts, Vernell Shaw Howard and Dorotha (James) Brown, both of New Haven, CT, Josephine (Benjamin) Smalls of Hamden, CT, Ethel Lou Barr and Nessie Woods, both of Kingstree, SC, Lerlene (Benjamin) James of Rochester, NY, Louise Mae Shaw of Hollywood, FL and Mary Bell Brown of Greeleyville, SC; grand uncles, Maxwell Shaw of Greeleyville, SC and Wilken Shaw of New Haven, CT; great great great aunt, Marilyn Montgomery of Kingstree, SC; great great grand aunt, Virginia Patterson; a very special nephew, Joseph Thornberg of Columbia, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2008.

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February 20, 2022

All my prayers.

Cynethia Page

June 12, 2008

To Angela and The Shaw Family
I am very sorry to hear of the death of your borther. I did not know him but after working with you these past two years I am sure that he was a very kind and very well liked person as you are. My prayers are with you and your family and remember always that you are loved.

Jeremy Copeland

June 7, 2008

I just recently learned about Desmond passing away. I know it's really late, however I wanted to express my condolences for his loss. My memory is somewhat damaged and so I have a hard time remembering a lot of things, but I knew Des since HE Corley. I had some interactions with him at Dutch Fork High, but we were never in the same class so we kinda grew apart. I do remember that all my times with him were happy ones, wither we were talking about Star Trek, or some games, or some other stuff, he was always up beat and he was someone that you could easily get along with. Although I wont be able to see him for a while, I know a time will come were all of his friends and family will be able to see him again. Sorry if this is a ramble, but although I can't remember everything, I do know that he touched my life in a special way, and I wish the family well during this time. My prayers go out to you all.

Betty Bright

June 3, 2008

Delores,as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marie Mathews -Cram

June 3, 2008

Desmond, I cannot say how much I will miss you. You were always there for me, I can remember how much fun we used to have together. You loved music so much and it shined through you. I learned so much from you, and I regret never being able to tell you that. My life is better for having known you. I will see you again, and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Angstadt

June 2, 2008

I knew Desmond through my children mostly through the DFHS Marching Band. I remember a very quiet, very mannerly, solid young man. My heart aches for your family and you will remain in my prayers. I am so glad to have had what exposure I did to Desmond. I will always think of him with the very fond memories that I do have of the time we were all part of the DFHS band and know that we will all see him again. That will be a good day.

Rob (Jarrett) Keisler

June 2, 2008

I had the pleasure and honor of knowing Desmond throughout high school. We grew up together in those four years through band, school, and life. It saddens me that he is gone, but I will always remember his kind smile.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill Mishoe

June 2, 2008

I'm sorry I was out of town for the visitation and the service for Desmond. We will miss seeing him at the auction house. He came to my rescue with my computer so many times, and I appreciated his kindness and his knowledge. God bless you in your grief.

Ben Angstadt

June 1, 2008

I will always remember Desmond and how seriously he always took his role in band in high school. He was always a kind person and I am glad that I had the opportunity to know him. To his family, my prayers are with you...and I hope you can take comfort knowing that the word was a better place for having had your son live in it. God bless.

Hannah Angstadt-Gunning

June 1, 2008

To the Shaw Family:
I had the pleasure of knowing Desmond since sixth grade. We were in band together through middle and high school, and graduated together as well. He was such a wonderful and genuinely kind person, and I will truly miss him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Leroy McClary

June 1, 2008

In your time of sorrow may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.

Susan Long

June 1, 2008

To the Shaw family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I so enjoyed working with Desmond. He had such a wonderful smile, and a true spirit about him. We will all miss him greatly at the office. I know he is now is Gods hands, and is looking down on all of us with his very best smile!!!

Grady and Ashley Truett

June 1, 2008

Delores,You and Ernest are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!!!!

Ken Hutto

June 1, 2008

I saw you that morning, when you came in to the store. You seem to be in the moment. That smile and friendly way about you. I wanted to talk to you, but next time I will. I didn't know that the next time would never be. How sad that I missed out on such a wonderful person.
Lord, take good care of him, until I have that chance again.

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