of Mountain View, AR
January 20, 1932 - January 29, 2026
Robert Orgel Shannon, 94, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away on January 29, 2026, at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born on January 20, 1932, in Fox, Arkansas, to the late Robert and Gracie May Shannon.
Robert owned and operated Shannon's Tire Shop in Mountain View for many years, serving his community with dedication and integrity. A saved man of strong faith, he was a lifelong member of the Assembly of God. He will be remembered most as a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Melba, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Robert was also a caring and committed son in law, helping Melba care for her mother, Edith, whom he loved as his own.
Though serious by nature, Robert had a warm sense of humor and enjoyed good, clean, lighthearted fun. He was patient, kind, and deeply cherished by his nieces and nephews, whom he loved as if they were his children.
Robert is survived by his wife of 65 years, Melba (Wilson) Shannon, along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will miss him dearly.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, foster sister, Wanda Young, his four brothers in law, and his four sisters in law.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM with Brother Ken Tate officiating. Interment will take place at Big Flat Cemetery in Big Flat, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Cordell Duran, Julian Duran, Josh Avey, Eli Engle, Francisco Duran, and Luckey McCoy.
Arrangements are entrusted to Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas.
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12 Condolence(s)
Diana Chadwick
Friday, February 6, 2026
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Bunny
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Thank you Orgel for being the loving man who, with Melba, took me under your wings when I was in a mess. You invited me into your family with open arms and are forever in my heart.
It broke my heart that I couldn’t get there before The Awesome Father embraced you and took you home.
Sadly, there is no flight that would get me there to help Melba through the most heartbreaking time of her life as I just found out this morning.
Melba, may The Awesome Lord comfort and embrace you through your grief. We will see him again in the sweet bye and bye.
I love you both
Danny Ray Crymes
Monday, February 2, 2026
Orgel was a friend from way back. Got to know him, and never will forget, his brand new 1951 Ford tudor coupe, baby blue, twin pipes, lowered rear end, whitewall tires. Every teenage boy in Stone County envied that car and tried to copy it. Broke them old men from sitting on his nice unscratched front fenders when parked up in front of Buster’s Pool Hall. One nice jolt of electricity did it. They all knew that blue Ford too. Rest in peace, you won’t soon be forgotten.
Bunny
Monday, February 2, 2026
Thank you Orgel for being the loving man who, with Melba, took me under your wings when I was in a mess. You invited me into your family with open arms and are forever in my heart.
It broke my heart that I couldn’t get there before The Awesome Father embraced you and took you home.
Sadly, there is no flight that would get me there to help Melba through the most heartbreaking time of her life as I just found out this morning.
Melba, may The Awesome Lord comfort and embrace you through your grief. We will see him again in the sweet bye and bye.
I love you both
Mike and Donna Treat
Monday, February 2, 2026
So sorry for your loss prayers to all the family.
Eddie L Powell
Sunday, February 1, 2026
So sorry to hear about his passing,I brought a lot of my welding gas from him in the 90-2000 he was always a good man to me and you could tell he loved the lord.Rip my friend
Mazie (Sutterfield) Lee
Sunday, February 1, 2026
So sorry for your loss and will be praying for God to give you comfort...... that only He can do that.
barbara mask
Saturday, January 31, 2026
i was so sorry to hear about orgel passing. he was a quiet man that had a nice smile and always seemed glad to see everybody when they came. prayers for you aunt melba. may you have peace with the many memories that you and orgel have shared. love you.
Jessica rowland
Saturday, January 31, 2026
So so sorry for your loss… legends like him are a thing of the past.. prayers to the family!
Danny & Martha Simmons
Saturday, January 31, 2026
So sorry for your loss. He was a good friend to me for most of my life. I wore out several of his recaps. Also bought my welding supplies in later years. He was always accommodating even after hours. Prayers 🙏
Melba jo shoemate joice
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Aunt Melba.my heart goes out to you.may gpd help you find peace and comfort you. Love you Melna Jo
Sandie Wilson Wright
Saturday, January 31, 2026
I will miss Uncle Orgel. He always treated me so kind and had a great sense of humor. Aunt Melba and Uncle Orgel’s marriage was an inspiration to us all. We will love you forever. ❤️