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Gone too soon. John was the kindest most caring guy I knew. He was always ready to help and just "be there ". He is greatly missed.
Cheryl Marrs
June 28, 2025 | School
Birmingham, Alabama
SHANNON, DR. JOHN JOSEPH, JR., 49, of Vestavia Hills passed away on July 3, 2004 following a long courageous fight with melanoma cancer. He graduated from Plantation High School in 1973 in Plantation, Florida. He then attended Emory University, 73-77 where he received a BS in Physics. He was also...
Read MoreGone too soon. John was the kindest most caring guy I knew. He was always ready to help and just "be there ". He is greatly missed.
Cheryl Marrs
June 28, 2025 | School
John was an amazing classmate and friend. Gone too soon. He always had a kind word to say and was an amazing friend.
Cheryl Marrs
June 28, 2024 | School
We miss you Brother John. You touched our lives in so many ways and your memory always brings a smile to my face. RIP!
Jody Gessow
June 28, 2023 | School
John was a HS classmate of mine. He was very gentle and kind all of the time as well as a hard worker. He always treated me with respect and was a true friend.
Cheryl Marrs
June 28, 2023 | School
I remember John so well. He was a kind and generous person. Always had a smile to share. He was an amazing classmate at PHS.
Cheryl Marrs
June 28, 2022 | School
Remembered By
James White
July 09, 2004 | NJ
dear family, there is not enough words in the dicionary, to tell you how sorry we when we heard the sad news. but remember he is on the suny side of the street now. the rigby,s
kenneth and faye rigby
July 07, 2004 | Birmingham, AL
Dr. Shannon was a wonderful man to know. I work in OR at MCE and I truly enjoyed working with him. I admired him for his courage and his willing to keep going and not giving up after his diagnosis. He will be surely be missed by ALL.
DELORES GRESHAM
July 07, 2004 | BIRMINGHAM, AL
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you all at this time. John was one of the best friends I had in high school and I remember him very fondly. I shall miss him too and only wish I had not lost contact with him. God Bless You All during this difficult time.
Cheryl Marrs
Cheryl Marrs
July 06, 2004 | Abita Springs, LA