Eugene Shaw

Eugene R. Shaw, 91, of Chattanooga died Wednesday, May 16, 2012.He was born May 1, 1921 in Waco, Texas to L. P. and Louise Shaw. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lee Shaw; sisters, Juanita Lee and Margie Stafford.Mr. Shaw was a graduate of Texas Tech University with a degree in textile engineering and spent his career in the textile industry.He was an Army Air Corps veteran serving in WWII as a radio operator/ gunner flying in over 50 missions with the 344 Bombardment Squadron 98th bomb group in the 15th Air Force.Survivors include his son, Bruce Shaw; grandson, Ian Eugene Shaw; sisters, Jeannine Matar and Kathleen Langford.Graveside services will be held 2 p.m.Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital or to Hospice of Chattanooga.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.