Birth Date: 07/03/1942
Deceased Date: 01/02/2025
Philip Carl Shaw, age 82, a dedicated attorney and respected member of the Four Oaks community, passed away on January 2, 2025, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Phil’s life on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks, located at 5820 US Hwy 301, Four Oaks, NC 27524. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service. There will be a private burial service for the family at a later date.
Phil was born on July 3, 1942, in Guilford County, NC, to his late father, D.C. Shaw, and his late mother, Carrie Lee Beasley Shaw. Phil attended undergraduate school at UNC-Chapel Hill, graduating in 1964 before going on to law school at Wake Forest University. Beginning in 1969, Mr. Shaw returned to his home county and devoted the next 55 years of his life to the practice of law, providing invaluable counsel and support to his clients. Phil’s commitment to his profession was matched only by his dry wit and willingness to assist others. He was admired not only for his legal acumen but also for his honesty and forthright manner. His life was marked by a deep sense of dedication to his community and willingness to lend a helping hand in any situation. A proud veteran, Mr. Shaw served in the United States Marine Corps. His service reflects the values of discipline and commitment that he carried into his professional life. Phil will be remembered for his extraordinary contributions to the lives he touched and the legacy of service he leaves behind.
Phil is survived by his loving wife, Judy C. Shaw of the home; son, Chris Hinnant and wife Anna Marie of Wilmington; daughter, Melissa Finch and husband David of Four Oaks; and grandchildren, Rhys Finch, Thomas Hinnant, Zoie Finch, Emerson Hinnant, and Ely Finch; his sister, Barbara Shaw of Four Oaks; and numerous cousins and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Legion Post 346 in Four Oaks, the Bentonville Fire Department (care of James Beasley) or the James Bryan Creech Public Library in Four Oaks.
The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this time. The family also wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the SECU Hospice House for their exceptional grace and care.
Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks.
