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Mr. Sampson Shaw, 92, of Southern Pines, NC (formerly of Addor, NC) was born on March 2, 1927 to the late John McRae, Sr. and Nellie Shaw. He gained his heavenly wings on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Savannah Family Care Home in Southern Pines, NC.

He was a nice and quiet person who loved to fish and play cards. He was a very hard worker and loved to laugh. At an early age he joined A.M.E. Zion Methodist Church. In 2011, when he moved into Savannah Family Care Home, he attended Elizabeth Freewill Baptist Church.

Sampson was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; Hezzie, Henry and John McRae, Jr. five sisters; Alice Core, Flora Bell Freeman, Sara McRae, and Fannie and Lee Shaw. He leaves to cherish his memory: nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Special thanks to his god-daughter, Mother Shirley McMillan, whom he loved dearly and Clifton Horton, his best friend.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Jones and Little Funeral Home Chapel in Aberdeen, NC. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at Wayne Cemetery in Addor, NC.

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