IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Leonard Ora

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Shaw

Jul 19, 1923 — Jan 19, 2016

Obituary

Leonard Ora Shaw, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away January 19, 2016. The son of Leland and Roxie Bex Shaw, Leonard was born July 19, 1923 in Shoals, Indiana.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. After 35 years of service as a truck driver, he retired from Anderson Trucking. He later sold oak furniture in Indianapolis and Nashville for 20 years. Leonard was a member of Teamsters Local 135, Greenwood American Legion Post 252, enjoyed collecting coins and was a NASCAR fan following Richard Petty.

Leonard is survived by his daughters, Carol (Craig) Sharpe of Carmel and Candice (John) Burrell of Indianapolis; brother, William Shaw of Shoals; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Crouch Shaw; brothers, Donald and Gene Shaw and sister, Doris Shaw.

The United States Army and the Greenwood American Legion Post 252 will conduct military honors at 11:00 a.m. January 22, 2015 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the American Legion Department of Indiana - 5440 Herbert Lord Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46216.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home assisting with arrangements.
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