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1938
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2023
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William Shannon Obituary
Mr. Shannon passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mtn. Home, Ark.
He was born Aug. 28, 1938, in Nettleton, Ark., to Hubert Shannon and Mary Pendergrass Shannon. On Dec. 22, 1956, he was married in West Plains, Mo., to Anna Faye Collins; to their union two children were born, William (Bill) and Sandra (Sandy).
Harold worked in construction in West Plains and Mtn. Home and also worked for the city of Mtn. Home street department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching old westerns and spending time with family and friends. Harold was deeply loved by those that knew him.
He is survived by his wife Faye Shannon; one son Bill Shannon and wife Cheryl; five grandchildren Jessica Majors (Kevin), Tara Williams (Donny), Megan Shannon (Chris Ledbetter), Cody Hickman (Becky) and Tamisha Hickman; eight great-grandchildren Allysa Dunaway (Louis), Tristan Romine, Damien Romine (Samara), Devin Majors, Austin Majors, Landin Majors, Brianna Shannon and Lilly Williams; four great-great-grandchildren Kimberly Dunaway, Brilynn Dunaway, Oaklin Majors and Nixsin Majors; and several nieces, nephews and cousins whom he dearly loved.
His parents; one daughter Sandy; three sisters Christine Howard, Illa Faye Mize and Lucy Summers; and five brothers-in-law Elwood Mize, Norman Taylor, Glenn Hicks, Charles Howard and Eldon Ray "Buddy" Summers preceded him in death.
Mr. Shannon will lie in state from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a local food bank and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main St., West Plains, MO 65775. Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.
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