James DeRoy Shaw Jr.

September 13, 1962 - December 9, 2020

James DeRoy "Jimmy" Shaw, Jr., 58, of 55 Oliver Road, Altavista died Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home. He was the husband of Rhonda Roach Shaw for thirty-nine years. He was born September 13, 1962 in Lynchburg, a son of the late James DeRoy Shaw, Sr. and Elaine Shaw Chism. Jimmy loved motorcycles, antiques and racing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Travis Shaw and his wife, Hannah of Chatham; one brother, DeRoy St. John (Jean) of Altavista; three sisters, Debbie Hensley (Gary) of Altavista, Lorie Lewis (Thomas) of Nathalie and Denise Lewis of Hurt; a sister-in-law, Eunice Wachter of Forest; two brothers-in-law, Greg Roach of Hurt and Earnest Roach (Joan) of Chatham; two grandchildren, Addy Grace Shaw and Harper Gene Shaw; a number of nieces and nephews; and his pet cat, Skye. He was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Thomas Shaw. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Adams Family Cemetery, Hurt by the Rev. Whitfield Mayton. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday at Finch and Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista.