James Earl Shannon
"Shakey"
Age 72, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at Hospice of Dayton.
Shakey was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Shannon & Mary (Freels) Shannon-Belcher.
Shakey is survived by six children, Timothy, Bradley, Patrick, Ashley & Jami Shannon and Kenny Toth; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mary Thompson; three brothers, Kermit Hamby and Bill & Rody Shannon; special nephews, Roger & Rusty Thompson; his fiancée, Jamie Thompson; his dog, Buster; and by his extended family & many good friends.
Shakey was a veteran of the U. S. Navy; past post commander of the Brookville V.F.W.; a current member of the V.F.W. on Free Pike; and a life-member and past commodore of the Miami River Boat Club.
The family will be receiving friends from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home with Pastor William Loudermilk officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens.