Reginald Shaw

Reginald Shaw, a native of Claremont, Virginia, departed this life on September 19, 2026. At the time of his passing, he was residing in Hopewell, Virginia. He was born on February 27, 1965, to Ellsworth and Rebecca Shaw.

Reginald was preceded in death by his father, Ellsworth Shaw, Sr.; his brother-in-law, Adolph Taylor; his nephew, Melvin Shaw, Jr.; and his great niece, Amiyah K. Johns.

Reginald accepted Christ at an early age. He graduated from Surry County High School in 1986. He spent many years working at Food Lion Distribution, building a career marked by hard work and dedication.

Reginald took great pride in keeping his car spotless. He could often be found washing or detailing it, a routine he took very seriously. He also enjoyed fishing, one of the many pastimes that brought him joy.

Reginald leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Rebecca Shaw of Claremont, Virginia; eight siblings, Linda Taylor of Hopewell, Virginia; Ellsworth Shaw, Jr. of Spring Grove, Virginia, Jerome Shaw of Spring Grove, Virginia, Carolyn Mills of Hopewell, Virginia, Melvin Shaw of Bradenton, Florida, Grace Shaw of Spring Grove, Virginia, Norman Shaw (Mary) of Spring Grove, Virginia and Randy Shaw (Sonya) of Prince George, Virginia.

He also leaves to cherish his memory his aunts, Ethel Shaw (Thurman) of Spring Grove, Virginia and Ennie Shaw of Claremont, Virginia; and many nieces, including Kaniesha Roberts (Dontonio), Dontressa Ginther, his devoted niece, Adrienna Johns (Wilhem), Jasmine Peterson (Aaron), Shaniqua Shaw, Raven Shaw, Chamique Mills, and Jada Shaw.

Reginald also leaves behind his longtime friend, Johnny Trent; along with a host of great nieces, great nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will remember him with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 25, 2026, at Morning Star Baptist Church, 19121 Brandon Road, Spring Grove, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Elliott, Jr., Pastor and eulogist. The interment to follow in the church cemetery.

A wake will be held from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the funeral establishment.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/6217711?fl=so&fe=fs