Paul Edward Shawan

Paul Edward Shawan, 82, of Poplar Bluff, passed away at home, Saturday, July 13, 2013. Born November 18, 1930 in Cape Girardeau, to Charles and Myrtle Westover Shawan.

Paul married Elizabeth Harris, September 10, 1955 in Illmo, Mo. They had one son, Jeff Shawan of Poplar Bluff.

Mr. Shawan worked many years as an Architect for Jablonsky and Associates, later developing Woodstone and Shadowbrook in Poplar Bluff, with his partner Joy Henthorne. A longtime member of First Baptist Church, he served as deacon, chairman of deacons, personnel chairman and numerous other service positions. A talented artist and wood craftsman, he most loved woodcarving. Paul served as a Trustee on the Board of Missouri Baptist University. Over many years, he served on numerous city boards and especially enjoyed the Margaret Harwell Art Museum board. He also served his country in the Navy Reserve.

Survivors include wife Liz; son Jeff and his wife Christy Montgomery Shawan of Poplar Bluff; grandchildren; Laura Casssity and husband Jason of Goddard Kansas and Christina Lynn Shawan of Poplar Bluff, and great grandchildren; Keith and Faith Cassity.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Carl Shawan and a sister, Mabel Shawan Adams.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00- 7:30 at First Baptist Church, Poplar Bluff. Paul's ""Going Home Celebration"" will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church with Dr. William Vail, Pastor Jim Freedman, Mark Richardson and Mike Harris officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at the City Cemetery.

Donations may be made in honor of Mr. Shawan to UCAN, 1418 Maud St., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, or to United Gospel Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 924, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.