James Shannon

Mr. James O. Shannon, age 72 of Sunbright went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2011. He passed away at his home surrounded by his family and friends following a short illness with cancer.
He was born August 11, 1938, the son of John M. and Gladys Young Shannon, the second son in a family of seven boys and one girl. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents: Joe and Eliza Shannon and Arthur and Nola Young. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Vaughn L., Billy Ray, Elmer Lee, and Eugene; and by mother-in-law, Virgie Hamby.
He had been a member of the Shannon Family Gospel Singers for most of his life and was an active member of the Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Mill Creek until his illness began. He loved his church dearly.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ada Pemberton Shannon; one beloved daughter, Sharon Sexton and husband Paul of Sunbright; one very special granddaughter, Delisa and special friend, Richie; a very special great grandson, Xavier; sister, Mary Ruth Hamby and husband, Ronald of Rockwood; brothers: Johnny and wife, Mary Lou of Sunbright, and Wayne and wife Sherill of Wartburg; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law: Carolyn Shannon of Sunbright, Betty Shannon of Sunbright, Janice Shannon of Oliver Springs, Emily Shannon of Wartburg, Sandra Frederick and husband, Bill of Muncie Indiana; and numerous other relatives and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 11, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. David Dial and Bro. Charles Webb officiating.
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