LTC Robert DeLane Shaw, (Ret) , 90, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, NC.

The funeral service will be held at 1pm, Friday, August 2, 2024 at Antioch Baptist Church of Proctorville, NC. ( Orrum )

Interment with full military honors at Spring Branch Church Cemetery, Fairmont, NC.

LTC Shaw was the son of the late Nona Shaw Watts.  "Lane" as he was affectionately known, lived a life of service, commitment, and community involvement.  His journey began in Proctorville, NC where he attended Proctorville School and Rosenwald School.  Later, Lane attended and graduated from NC A&T State University, where he joined the ROTC program and subsequently applied his skills in the U. S. Airforce.  His 28-year military career was distinguished and decorated and retired as Lieutenant Colonel in 1984.  Thereafter, he returned to Lumberton, NC and was elected to the Lumberton City Council, representing Precinct #5.

A man of faith, Lane joined Antioch Baptist Church at an early age and remained an active member throughout his life.  As a servant leader, he served as a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and as President of the Fairmont Chapter of Rosenwald Alumni.  Lane leaves behind a legacy of service and compassion.

He is survived by Inez Shaw of High Point, NC, Letonya Shaw of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Tara Shaw Boutte (Tony) of Houston, TX, Deborah Washington-McNeill (Reginald) of Kernersville, NC, Gwendolyn Shaw of Ft. Worth, TX and Barbara Shaw Dean (Melvin) of Georgia.  Also mourning a world without Lane are his dear friends, Booker and Elliotine Floyd, who helped him navigate the last years of his life along with his caregivers-Frances Reaves, Schawn Thompson, Sandra Williams and a host of other friends, associates and relatives.

Walk-thru viewing at Hill's Funeral Home (302 N. Main Street , Fairmont, NC 28340 )
Thursday, August 1, 2024
4pm - 6pm

Condolences may be sent to the home of Booker and Elliotine Floyd, 5067 Centerville Church Road, Fairmont, NC  28340.