James Richard Shaw, long time Fallon resident, passed away on May 3, 2016 after a long illness. Richard was born in Seymore, Texas on January 29, 1934 to Ernest and Opal Shaw. He had served with the US Air Force for 4 years . He was retired from the Federal Aviation Administration, where he was a Supervisor. Preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ernestine Koger. Richard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen Shaw; children, Deborah Tepedino; Pamela Lawrence and Robert Shaw; grandchildren; Lisa Richner; Joseph Lawrence; Kari Dawson; Andrew Shaw; Alyssa Shaw; Ryan Shaw; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Imogene Greittenden; Dorothy Williamson and Bill Shaw. A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at First Southern Baptist Church 900 South Taylor Street at 11:00 A M. Burial to follow service at The Gardens Cemetery in the Veterans Section. Donations may be made in memory of Richard to First Southern Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home 2949 Austin Highway Fallon, NV. 89406 775 423-8928