Bernard Shaw, son of the late Charles Chaw and the late Ella Broughton Shaw, was born on June 10, 1946, in Wando, SC. Bernard was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County.

Bernard was employed with the International Longshoreman Association where he served for over thirty years. He enjoyed gardening, being a community activist, and spending time with his friends and family.

On Friday, July 14, 2023, God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to call him to eternal rest. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lela Shaw, and siblings: Charles Shaw, Jr., Elizabeth Johnson, Estell Davis, Thomas Shaw, and Mary Shaw.

He leaves to cherish fond memories, his beloved children: Michelle Jager (Johnathan), Bernard Parker, Shawn Shaw (Dina), and Tiffany Shaw: his grandchildren: Laron Milford, Ka' Shawn Salters, Shamaine Gentile, Zain Shaw, Adam Shaw, Quadir Parker, Bernard Parker II, Trenton Parker; his great-grandchildren: Brooke Bradley, Amire Milford, and Hunter Singleton. Also cherishing his memories is his sibling Evangelist Ernestine Reed: his sisters-in-law, Ella Shaw and Patricia Taylor (Peter), and a host of special nieces, nephews other relatives, and friends.

Viewing
Thursday, July 20, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Rev. Bryan McNeal, Sr. Memorial Chapel
4129 Highway 17 North
Awendaw, SC 29429

Celebration of Life Service
Friday, July 21, 2023
11:00 AM
St. Johns AME Church
1046 St. Johns Church Rd.
Wando, SC 29492
Interment
Church Cemetery