Obituary for Robert L. “Bob” Shaw, Jr.

Robert L. “Bob” Shaw, Jr., age 69 of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton surrounded by his family. 

He was born on July 23, 1956 in Lima to Robert L. and Rachel (Vermillion) Shaw, Sr. On June 30, 1979 Bob married Kathleen (Earl) Shaw and she survives in Ada. 

Also surviving are his children: Robert (Brittany) Shaw, III of Ada, Sarah (Quinton) Schmidt of Belle Center and Adam Shaw of Ada; five grandchildren: Bryden, Issaih, Wyatt, Maverick and Daphnie; and sister, Rebecca “Becky” Brooks of Ft. Wayne, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Roselyn Shaw. 

Bob worked for Proctor & Gamble of Lima.  He was a graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School.  He was an avid reader and enjoyed arrowhead hunting. Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. 

Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Pastor Damian Tibbs officiating.  Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.   

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.   

Memorial contributions may be made to the McGuffey Church of Christ, P.O. Box 303, McGuffey, Ohio 45859.  

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