Jacob Wolfe
Keith Johnson
Clyde Leysath
Paul Clinkscales
David Lewis
Elvin Lewis
Steve Lewis
Byron Brown
Zorradia “Beanie” Burgess
Lafawn Ivery
Glynnis P. Harren
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me
in the path of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the
presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest
my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
The family of Mr. Lavern Shaw wishes to express their sincere appreciation and
gratitude to everyone for the many acts of kindness, concern, and love extended
to them during the passing of their beloved “Bun”.
May God Bless you and keep you.
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home
2930 Colonial Drive
Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Founder
(803) 254-2000
bosticktompkinsinc.com
The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my
life: of whom shall I be afraid? Wait on the Lord; be of good courage and He shall
strengthen thine heart; wait, I say, on the Lord.
Psalm 27: 1 & 14
On Friday morning, September 29, 2017, at his residence in Columbia,
South Carolina, God called home to rest one of his brave soldiers.
Mr. Lavern Shaw, son of Margaret Shaw and the late Arthur Shaw, was
born August 25, 1956, in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. Lavern,
affectionately known as “Bun”, received his formal education in the
public schools of Stamford, Connecticut and Columbia, South Carolina.
He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and was
baptized at Brookland Baptist Church Northeast in Columbia.
He was a self-employed painter for 40 years. He used his talent to create
beautiful, flawless work.
Left to cherish precious memories and special times are his devoted
brother, Arthur “Artie” Shaw, Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina; three
loving sisters: Joan (Jerry) Frazier of Beaufort, South Carolina,
Gwendolyn (Randolph) Canzater of Columbia, South Carolina, and
Denise “Niecy” Shaw of Charlotte, North Carolina; three caring sons:
Duane (Monica) Kohn, Sr., Barry (Vonda) Aiken and Leverne Delorean
Shaw; two affectionate daughters, Ebony Keywana Shaw and Rolanda
Coleman, all of Columbia, South Carolina. He also leaves to mourn his
passing seven adoring grandchildren: Duane Kohn, Jr., Duante Kohn,
Dalonte Kohn, Bayli Michea Aiken, Lorean Mckenzie Shaw, Zaria Young,
and Zevin Young; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
grandnieces, grandnephews, other relatives and dear friends.
By Ron Tranmer
We didn’t know that morning,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And although we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
Prelude
Processional ........................................................................................ Clergy and Family
Final Farewell to Our Beloved “Bun” ............................. Bostick-Tompkins Staff
Hymn of Praise ..................................................................................... “Amazing Grace” Anita Aiken
Old and New Testament Scripture Readings ................................................ Clergy
Prayer of Comfort ........................................................... Minister Albert Thompson
Solo ...................................................................................... “His Eye is on the Sparrow” Artiya Schenck
Remarks (three minutes please) ...................................................................... Barry Aiken
Margaret Shaw
Delorean Shaw
Solo ........................................................................................................ Herman McCaskill
Special Poem from the Family ................................................. “The Broken Chain”
Solo .................................................................................................... Dr. Jacqueline Aiken New Life Mansion of God Ministry
Words of Comfort ........................................................... Minister Albert Thompson
Recessional
Postlude ......................................................................................... “Thank God I’m Free” Anita Aiken
Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment
1101 Bukner Road • Columbia, South Carolina