James O. Shawen, 86, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Suewella Shawen was born August 2, 1935 in Romney, West Virginia. He died at 3:32 P.M., Saturday, February 19, 2022 at his home. 

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. James served his country honorably in the United Sates Army for 20 years. He retired from the United States Postal Service after some 20 years of service. James enjoyed listening to country music and watching Western Movies and was an all around handyman.

He united in marriage to Marie Richerson Shawen March 2, 1957. She preceded him in death February 28, 2015.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter & 2 sons: Darla Callahan and Greg Shawen of Campbellsville and Gary Shawen & wife Kimberly of Somerset

3 grandchildren: Brad Callahan & wife Renee of Shelbyville, Hannah Shawen and Alexander Shawen of Somerset

3 great-grandchildren: Shelby Callahan, Sydney Callahan and Sadie Callahan, all of Shelbyville

Many other relatives and friends

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FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 25, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: 12:00 – 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 25, 2022 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO TIL VALHALLA PROJECT AND AMAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.