Jack moved to Nevada with his family in 1950 and is a graduate of Nevada High School class of 1956. Shortly after high school Jack joined the Navy and proudly served his country in the Vietnam War and The Cuban Missile Crisis, ending his 16-year career as a BM2. Before retirement, Jack worked as a Real Estate Broker in Kansas City from 1983-2001. For 15 years, one of Jacks greatest hobbies was to Umpire Baseball and Softball games, from Little League up to the College level.
Survivors include one daughter, Vicki McLaurin (Billy); five grandchildren, Clayton Shaw, Caleb Shaw, Cathryn Shaw, and Ashlee McLaurin, Blake Lambret; a sister, Patricia “Patty Lou” Holding; a nephew Mike (Paula) Holding; and a son in law, Sandy (Tammy) Shaw.
Jack was proceeded in death by both of his parents and his daughter Jacquelene (Smotherman) Shaw.
Memorials are suggested to Disabled American Veterans c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
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