Jerry Lee Shaw

Jerry Lee Shaw

June 30, 1958 – June 17, 2025

Jerry Lee Shaw was born on June 30, 1958, in Marshall County, Mississippi to Johnny S.

Byers and Easter Mae Shaw. At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ at Mt.

Moriah Church in Holly Springs, MS. He later Smith Grove M. B. Church. He attended Sims

School in Holly Springs, MS. Later, he moved to Aurora, Illinois, where he was employed for

39 years with Johnson Control Company.

Jerry attended Sims School in Holly Springs, MS. Later, he moved to Aurora, Illinois, where

he was employed for 39 years with Johnson Control Company. Jerry was a man who deeply

loved fishing, traveling, laughing, and joking — but most of all, he cherished spending time

with his family. His love for God guided his life and was evident in his character, kindness,

and the way he treated others. He found joy in attending church. Jerry’s generous spirit

and warm heart touched everyone he met. He enjoyed sharing stories, lending a helping

hand, and making others feel valued and loved. His joy for life was contagious, and his

legacy of love will live through those who knew him. He fell in love with his childhood

sweetheart, whom he met on Tucker Farm. Little did they know that day their friendship

would blossom into a lifelong bond. Thirty years later, he married his queen, Mary Burgess

Shaw, beginning a beautiful journey together as husband and wife.

Jerry departed his earthly home on June 17, 2025, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He leaves

behind to cherish his memories a wife Mary Burgess Shaw (Oakley, CA); a legacy of love

with his 11 children:

Ariel Cooper-Shaw (Sara) – Fort Wayne, IN

Jermond Shaw – Fort Wayne, IN

Megan Terry (Antonio) – Yorkville, IL

Tiffany Clash Shaw – Aurora, IL

Devante Burgess – Antioch, CA

Allen Burgess – Los Angeles, CA

Ace Burgess – Los Angeles, CA

Wilson Burgess – Dallas, TX

Evelyn Burgess – Las Vegas, NV

Brittney Burgess – Phoenix, AZ

Ebony Burgess – Antioch, CA

He also leaves behind six sisters: Georgia King, Loretta Shaw, Ruby Lee Poole (Melvin), all

of Holly Springs, MS; Bernice Walton (Memphis, TN); Gwendolyn Haten (Harvey, LA);

Geraldine "Cookie" Shaw (Fort Wayne, IN) and five brothers:

Charles Byers (Hazel), Bernie Byers, and Bernard Byers, all of Holly Springs, MS;

Randy Shaw (Fort Wayne, IN) and Roy Sylvester "Como" Shaw (Fort Wayne, IN)

Jerry leaves behind a very dear friend and brother-in-law, Cleveland Burgess, and he

leaves behind 2 special cousins, Deacon Amos and Bob McKinney. He also leaves behind

26 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; a host of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; a

host of nieces and nephews; and a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Josephine Byers; and siblings Sheryl

Pegues, Sylvester Byers, Jerry Byers, and Albert Shaw.

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