Maxie Shaw

January 7, 1946 - April 6, 2018

Maxie Lee Shaw, 72, of Vandalia, IL passed away at 3:55 AM, Friday, April 6, 2018 at his home. Cremation rites will be accorded. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 -8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia. Interment will follow at a later date in Green Hill Cemetery, Van Burensburg. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels. Maxie Lee Shaw was born on January 7, 1946 in Watsonville, CA, the son of Columbus and Rebecca (Reece) Shaw. He was a United States Army Veteran. Max was a self-employed automotive mechanic, working to rebuild starters and alternators. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially to garden and work on vehicles. He is survived by his daughter, Renee and husband Ryan Sapp of Vandalia; son, Matt Shaw of Vandalia; grandchildren, Cheyenne Myers, Harmony Sapp, and Cassidy Sapp; and great-granddaughter, Marlie Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Kathryn Shaw, Carl Shaw, and Lois Click.