Dewey Herman Shaw

Dewey Herman Shaw passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at his home in Mayo, Fla. Herman was born in Shamrock, Fla., to Dewey and Edna Raulerson Shaw on Sept. 25, 1931. After graduating from Lafayette High School, Herman enlisted with the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Jackson, S.C. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he and Helen returned to work on the family farm. In 1960, Herman began a career as an insurance agent with Farm Bureau, serving both Lafayette and Taylor Counties for 25 years. Herman was a member of the Mayo Rotary Club, serving as president for two terms. Herman, along with his wife, Helen, and children, operated the family farm, growing tobacco