Background
Robert Gilbert was born on November 22, 1924 in Erwin, North Carolina, United States; son of Robert Gilbert B. and Annie Elizabeth (Byrd) Shaw.
Robert Gilbert was born on November 22, 1924 in Erwin, North Carolina, United States; son of Robert Gilbert B. and Annie Elizabeth (Byrd) Shaw.
Robert studied at Campbell University. In 1948 he became an Associate of Arts. In two years he received a Postgraduate degree of the University of North Carolina in North Carolina, United States.
From 1943 to 1946 Robert served in the United States Army Air Corps. Since 1951 Robert worked as a restaurateur.
Bob Shaw was a very action-oriented man. Whatever he set his mind to, he accomplished, not only in a career but also politics. He shot from the hip and told it like it was. One of the most honest men you would ever meet. When he was a friend, he was a friend for life. He was a wonderful loving Father and Grandfather.
Physical Characteristics: Robert has dark hair, olive complexion, brown eyes, 6' tall, normal build.
Quotes from others about the person
Two of Bob's favorite quotes were "If it ain't broke, why fix it" and " Don't get mad, get even".
Robert married to Grace Lee Wilson on January 20, 1951. Children: Ann Karlen, Barbara Jean.