George O. Shaw, age 74, of Reform, AL died January 26, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS.  Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joey Lucas and Bro. Jaron Andrews officiating.  Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.  Visitation will be one hour prior and immediately following the service at the funeral home.

George was born on May 20, 1951 to the late Ollie Houston and Bessie Shaw. He lived his life with a heart set on Christ and had a deep desire for everyone he met to know the Lord. His ministry was more than a calling—it was a daily walk of faith. George served in pastoral ministry for 44 years, most recently as the pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Liberty, AL. He had a special way of making everyone feel valued and loved, reflecting the compassion of Christ. He was not only a pastor to his congregation but also a friend and mentor, often visiting the sick and broken‑hearted and praying with those in need.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kay Shaw; daughters, Amy Lucas (Joey) and Kelly Lowery (David); his son, Timothy Shaw (Rebecca); and his grandchildren, Kade Lucas, Hunter Lowery, Arlie Lucas, Houston Lowery, Riley Lucas, Olivia Lucas, Heidi Lowery, Anna Kate Shaw, Emmie Lucas, and Gracie Leigh Shaw. He is also survived by his sister, Etoy Lawrence (Fred); his brother, Homer Shaw (Sara); and his sister‑in‑law, Minnie Shaw Aldridge. He prayed daily for each of them to walk faithfully with the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Bessie Shaw; his brother, Reed Shaw; his sister, Vernice Hodge: and nephew Ronnie Shaw.

George served as pastor at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Liberty, AL, from 1986 to the present and at Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Reform, AL, from 1982 to 1986. He was ordained at Coal Fire Baptist Church in 1982. His ministry was marked by compassion, humility, and a lifelong devotion to sharing the Gospel.

George loved his family deeply. He found great joy in being a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle and was always proud of each one of them.

He also worked at Blakeney Dairy Farm in Millport, AL, and at McShan Lumber Company.

George was an avid turkey hunter and outdoorsman. He loved fishing for catfish on the Tombigbee River in Pickensville, AL, where he found peace and happiness in the outdoors.

Pallbearers will be Kade Lucas, Hunter Lowery, Houston Lowery, Clint Kyles, Jackson McCool, and Ricky Byars.
Honorary Pallbearers are the members of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Homer Shaw and Bo Harris.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 108 2nd Street NW, Reform, AL 35481.