Adrian Anson Shaw

Adrian Anson Shaw was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 24, 1979. He was the second son born to Emmett Shaw Jr., who preceded him in death, and Anna L. Shaw (Robinson).
Adrian confessed his faith and accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at Central Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Ronald B. Packnett. Adrian was educated at Soldan High School in St. Louis where he graduated in 1998. Adrian then attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO where he studied Computer Science.

Adrian moved to Kansas City, MO in 2006 to begin a new chapter in life. Adrian continued his education and worked various jobs until he ultimately joined the IBEW Local Union 124 as Telecommunications apprentice. Known to his family affectionately by his nickname “Ade”, he valued working hard and having a good time when work was over. Above all, Adrian’s greatest love was for his family, and he will always be remembered for
doing things to make others happy. He will still be with us as long as we recall all the joy he brought into the lives of those he loved and those that loved him.

He departed this life on April 24, 2024, in Grandview, MO. Adrian leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory his loving mother, Anna L. Robinson; brother, Emmett Shaw III; sister-in-law, Ivy L. Shaw; nieces, Azia Lynch and Aubrey Shaw; nephews, Aidan Shaw and
Alijah Shaw; two aunts, Joyce Robinson and Pamela Bush; one uncle, Johnnie Robinson; cousins, Jelani (Amanda) Bush; Chienye (Cornell) Bush, Brandon Robinson, Brittany Robinson, Carlton Robinson, Tyrell Wright, Tennile Massey, Jasmine Fluelen, Yolanda Lakes;
an abundance of other close relatives and friends.

A Memorial service will be at 3:00 PM on Friday at Golden Gate located at 2800 East 18th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64127.