Danny Shaw

Danny Jay Shaw, age 73, of Boy Scout Road, Blairsville and also of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2019, in the Erlanger Baroness Hospital from a stroke following an extended illness. Mr. Shaw was born September 27, 1946, in Dennison, Ohio, the son of the late Jack Shaw and the late LuLa Bradley Shaw. Danny served as CEO of Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) for 20 years. He was an avid traveler, boater, snow-skier and NASCAR fan. He also thoroughly enjoyed watching old cowboy movies.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Tom Shaw. Mr. Shaw was of the Protestant faith.

Surviving Mr. Shaw is his loving wife and best friend of 52 years, Patricia “Pat” Steffens-Shaw of Blairsville and Ft. Lauderdale; sister-in-law, Pam and Frank Terranova of Blairsville; brother-in-law, Craig Steffens of McCaysville; sister-in-law, Brenda Shaw of Marietta, Georgia; nephews, Jimmy Shaw of Ft. Lauderdale and David and Sonya Senterfitt of Martinez, Georgia; nieces, Christy and Johnny Cox of Coral Springs, Florida and Jody Drum of Marietta; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

 A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Coosa United Methodist Church in Blairsville, with the Rev. Bill Burch officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date at Coosa United Methodist Church. Also, a celebration of life will be held at a later date in Ft. Lauderdale, and will be announced. Flowers are accepted, or if you wish, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the American Cancer Society in Danny’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville was in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.