71, of Pasadena, Texas, formerly of Batson, Texas, died on Monday, February 9, 2015 in Pasadena, Texas. Ronald ' Ron' grew up in the country in Batson, Texas, in the heart of Big Thicket of East Texas. He was the youngest of five kids. He started singing in church and as a kid always dreamed of being a country singer.

After graduating from Hull-Daisetta High School, He joined the Navy and served in Vietnam. He was aboard the USS Forrestal CVA59 aircraft carrier. On July 29, 1967, the USS Forrestal had an explosion and we lost approximately 155 men and fought the fire for four days.

At the age of 21, he married his wife Marcie. He put his singing career on hold to help raise his family. Ron worked as a carpenter and truck driver for 20 years.

Ron's hobbies included fishing, hunting, and relaxing with his family and friends. He also enjoyed pickin' the guitar, listening to music, and BBQ's. At age of 45 Ron decided it was time to pursue his career as a country singer! he learned to play the guitar and write songs. He started out as a solo act, singing with background tapes.

Ron formed a band with his son Jim who was his first drummer. He considered himself a singer and entertainer . Ron believed if you truly loved what you do, it would show on stage and would radiate out to the crowd. Ron's love was his music until the day he left us. He had always hoped that people would enjoy the songs that he put together.

He had lived in Pasadena, Texas 44 years and was a member of The South Main Baptist Church, and The American Legion Hall.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Quincy Shaw and Georgia Narcissus Eason. Sister, Marie Dodd and brothers, Alton Shaw and Clayton Shaw. He is survived by his wife, Marcie Shaw of Pasadena, Texas, sons, Jim ' James' Shaw and wife Melinda of Coldspring, Texas, Chris Shaw and wife Linda of Batson, Texas. Daughter, Vicki Shaw of Pasadena, Texas.

Brothers, John Arthur Shaw and wife Lavella of Kansas City, Kansas, sister-in-law Catherine Shaw of Hull, Texas. Grandchildren, are Shawn Shaw of Willis, Texas, Austin McCown of College Station, Texas, and Blake McCown of Kingwood, Texas.

Great-grandchildren, are Chaleigh Cameron of Deer Park, Texas and Cylie Cameron also of Deer Park, Texas, and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of loving and caring friends.

Ronald Elbert Shaw service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Batson Prairie Baptist Church, 11713 Batson, Prairie Rd. Batson, Texas, 77519. Interment with military honors will follow at Guedry cemetery in Batson, Texas. The family will be receiving friends on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 6:00P.M. until 8:00P.M. at Niday' Fairmont Funeral Home 6777 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, Texas, 77507