David Shannon

SHANNON, David Gray, D.D.S., passed away Friday, October 1, 2010. He was born in Richmond on February 6, 1932 the son of the late Dr. Howell Franklin Shannon and Evie Flannary Shannon. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth "Tommy" Richardson Shannon; two sons, Thomas Randolph Shannon and his wife, Kim Woodfin Shannon, and David Gray Shannon Jr.; two grandchildren, William Randolph Shannon and Paige Christine Shannon; brother, Richard Emry Shannon; sister, Pat Shannon Blair and husband, Charles Lathrop Blair; and several nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Janie Flannary; brother, Howell Franklin Shannon Jr. and his wife, Julia Richardson Shannon; and sister-in-law, Beverley Randolph Shannon. Dr. Shannon served in the U.S. Army from 1952 until 1955. He attended the University of Virginia and was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He graduated from the University of Richmond and the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry. He was a member of the Appolonia Dental Society, The Virginia Historical Society, The Country Club of Virginia, The James River Bridge Club, The Dove Association, and was a former member of the Commonwealth Club. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 5 in St. Peter's Parish Church Cemetery in New Kent County. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter's Parish Church Restoration Association, 8400 St. Peter's Lane, New Kent, Va. 23124, or a charity of your choice. The Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.