Kenneth S. Shaw Jr.

August 3, 1947 - April 26, 2020

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Thursday 4/30, 2:00 pm

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A private family graveside service will be at a later date under the care of Greenlawn Funeral Home East.

Kenneth Searle Shaw Jr.
August 3, 1947 – April 26, 2020

Kenneth Searle Shaw Jr, 72 of Springfield Mo went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 26th, 2020.
He was born to Kenneth Searle Shaw Sr. and Nellie (Sandifer) Shaw on August 3rd 1947 in Newberg, Mo.
Kenneth (Ken) met his lifelong sweetheart, Carol (Dickey) when she was only 15 and he was 17. Some of the first words Ken ever said to Carol, on the very first day they met, was “I’m going to marry you” and Carol said “You’re crazy”. They were married on April 8th, 1966 in Springfield, Mo after Ken had finished boot camp with the United States Navy, they just recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary.
After Ken got out of the Navy, he joined the ranks of the Springfield Mo Police Department as a police officer in 1968. Ken then went to work for the Frisco Railroad as a Railroad Police Officer in December 1970. While working fulltime and taking care of his family, Ken was able to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree from Columbia College. Ken rose through the ranks at the railroad, and retired from his career in 2008 as a Chief Special Agent in Chicago IL with the BNSF Railroad. Ken was very well known throughout the law enforcement community from state to state for his integrity and leadership. Ken loved his job so much that even in his retirement, he continued to “investigate” his family’s genealogy as a hobby, so his family was truly his hobby.
Ken was preceded in passing by his father, Kenneth Sr, mother Nellie, father-in-law Ed Dickey and mother-in-law Imogene Dickey of Springfield, bother-in-law Ed “Joe” Dickey of Springfield, sister-in-law Julieann (Dickey) Hobbs of Springfield and several aunts and uncles.
Ken is survived by his wife and lifelong love Carol, their two sons and their family’s; Kenneth (Kenny) S Shaw III and Wife Kristie and their sons Alex and Nathan of Republic Mo, Gregory (Greg) S Shaw and wife Melissa and their son Connor of Springfield Mo, sister Jeannie (Shaw) Carico and her husband Don of Rolla Mo, brother-in-law Dennis Dickey and wife Kathleen of Willard Mo and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services for Ken will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.

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Kenneth Searle Shaw Jr. August 3, 1947 – April 26, 2020 Kenneth Searle Shaw Jr, 72 of Springfield Mo went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 26th, 2020. He was born to Kenneth Searle Shaw Sr. and Nellie (Sandifer) Shaw on August 3rd 1947 in Newberg, Mo. Kenneth (Ken) met his lifelong sweetheart, Carol (Dickey) when she was
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In memory of Kenneth S. Shaw Jr., Don Grisham lit a candle

Just recently leaned of your passing. I worked many years with you at the railroad, first the Frisco, then BNSF. I followed in your footsteps in more than one position with the railroad police. I learned many things from you, as you were always helpful. We worked through some trying times with our job, but we also had a lot of fun. You were always a man of high moral character and that was an inspiration to all that you came in contact with. You was willing to tackle any job, giving it your best in effort and time. I know you will be missed by all your family and friends. I don’t know if heaven has any railroad tracks, but if they do I know you will be nearby. God bkess you and your family.

Carol; Please accept my condolences on the loss of Kenny. He was a good man and I know he will be missed by you & his boys. Take care of yourself and know t;hat he is with the Lord. Sincerely, Bethany Dameron

In memory of Kenneth S. Shaw Jr., Kylan Killingsworth lit a candle

“One more cup” before seeing Ken again; great friend, when we talked it was like we had not been apart from our travels with the Railway companies. Some of my best days with the Frisco with Mike and Ken in Joplin, Mo., so long ago! RIP brother!

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I have known and worked with and for Ken since 1976. I was in St.Louis and Ken was in Springfield. We both worked for the BN and then the BNSF. I am sad to hear of his passing. He was a great friend to know. God Speed Ken and I know you will be with the lord. Good Bless

Words will never express the feelings of our love. You will Sorely be missed. Our love to Carol & Family. God Bless!

In memory of Kenneth S. Shaw Jr., glenda lit a candle

I was saddened when I learned that Ken had passed. I worked with Ken at BNSF. I was located at Tulsa when he was in Springfield. Ken always had my respect. He was a very good person and was always respected as a good leader in the Police Services department. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

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