Bart Edgar Shaw

Bart Edgar Shaw, an 84-year-old Trenton resident, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at Lindley Funeral Home at Chillicothe, which is in charge of arrangements.
A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 at the funeral home. Open visitation will begin at 1 p.m. and last until 5 p.m.
Bart was born June 20, 1937 in Laredo, the son of Bart S. Shaw and Otie Sherrow Shaw. He completed his high school diploma after enlisting in the United States Navy in 1955.
After marrying Doris Shaw on April 9, 1960, in Gladstone, Bart chose to make a lifetime career with the Navy, staying in for 20 years. It provided an exciting life for he and his family. He was aboard President Kennedy’s communications ship during the Cuban Missile Conflict in 1961. After serving his country proudly, he retired in 1975 with honors. Upon his military retirement, Bart brought his family back to the Missouri area. He then worked at Trenton Foods in the maintenance department, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the VFW, DAV, Fleet Reserve Association, Military Order of Cooties (MOC), Meals on Wheels (RSVP), American Legion and Odd Fellows.
Bart is survived by his wife, Doris, of the home; a son, Gerald Shaw of Trenton; two daughters, D.J. Hopkins (with husband, Darrell) of Trenton and Teresa Stephenson of Grandview; a sister, Ruby Elliott of Trenton; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Yuba Clodfelter and Pauline Allison; and a grandson, Trey Shaw.
Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Community Project at www.veteranscommunityproject.org and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, PO Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.