John Paige Shaw, affectionately known as John Paige to family and close friends, was born on January 15, 1954. He was the fourth born son to the late, Ina Mae and Charles Shaw in Laurinburg, NC.

He attended Scotland County Public schools until he relocated to Seat Pleasant, Maryland as a teen where he attended and graduated from Central High School in 1971. After high school John attended Bowie State University before starting his career in sales.

John worked for Chapel Sales for 15 years as a sales representative then gradually was promoted to a crew manager in the southern region. This experience allowed him to travel extensively through the United States. In 1986, John retired from his career in sales and returned to the Washington, DC area. Upon his return John nurtured his passion for caring for people. He completed nursing assistant training and began his long-standing commitment to community service as a coach and referee for the Boys and Girls Club of Washington, DC.

In his early life, John became a member of Spring Branch Church in Wagram, North Carolina where he was baptized and an active member until he relocated to the Washington metropolitan area. In his later years after relocating to Spotsylvania Virginia, he discovered his calling to serve in the gospel ministry. His journey in church leadership began with his ordination as a Deacon at Zion Hill Baptist Church. In 2018, he delivered his initial sermon officially stepping into the role as a gospel minister. He served his church family through several ministries such as the Usher ministry, transportation ministry and the men's ministry. He led vacation bible school, demonstrating his dedication to hands-on service and fellowship. In 2018 after a fulfilling career, John retired as a day support counselor for the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB).

Outside of church and work John continued his commitment to the youth in the community. He valued being an example through good sportsmanship in his role as coach and officiant in baseball, football and basketball.

He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and loving wife, Tanya Shaw; three children, Kellie, Brandon and Paige; brothers preceded in death: Charles Campbell, Louis J. Matthews, Franklin D., William A., Larry, and a devoted sister Ina O. Shaw; aunts, Ester McCloud; Annie Mae Perry and Dorothy Love (deceased); also preceded in death by seven aunts (Shaw family). He held dear to his heart his 3 nieces, 4 nephews, 5 great nieces, 11 great nephews, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 11:30 AM followed by a funeral service at 12:30 PM. The interment will follow at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Spotsylvania, VA.