of Clinton, AR
October 6, 1940 - August 9, 2020
Larry Shannon, 79, of Clinton, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on August 9, 2020. He was born October 6, 1940 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Dewell and Essie Shannon.
Larry proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army and retired in 1983 with a combined 26 years of service. He was a Vietnam Veteran and for his service there he received the Bronze Star Medal for "meritorious achievement against hostile forces." Following his retirement from the military, he became a Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service where he also retired after many years of dedicated service.
Preceding Larry in death are his parents, Dewell and Essie Shannon; sister, Sandra McKnight and wife, Marti' Shannon.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory two sons, Brett Shannon and wife Deanna of Fayetteville, Arkansas; grandson Nathan; Mark Shannon and wife Kim of East End, Arkansas; grandchildren: Ashley and Jeremy; great-grandchildren: Bryce, Jax, Tatum and Cooper; daughter, Lisa Young and husband Perry of Trumann, Arkansas; grandson, Chase Young; great-granddaughter, Lylah Young; brother, Duane Shannon and wife Wanda of Clinton, Arkansas; five nieces and nephews, and a multitude of friends who loved Larry and will miss him greatly.
The family will hold a Memorial Service Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 66 percent of facility capacity at one time.
All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
To express online condolences please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to make a donation in his honor to one of these worthy charities: Wounded Warrior Project, American Cancer Society, or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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8 Condolence(s)
Bonnie TietjenBs
Friday, September 18, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Larry and I were good friends through high school although I was two years older. We had lots fun skipping school to go fishing and several other escapades, but we survived in spite of everything. I miss the 50's when life was simple. We all went our separate ways and now the years have just flown by and I'm sad when I think of all the friends who have passed away. Someday we'll all get together for a big reunion. RIP Larry
Love & Prayers to your family,
Bonnie Tietjen (Johnson)
Martha Williams York
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Larry’s family. I was a couple of years ahead of him in school and had not seen him since then. Our grandfathers were brothers.
Jay Moore
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Prayers for you and your family Mark!!!
Richard Rowley
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
May you Rest In Peace condolences from the Rowley family.
Richard Rowley
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
He was a good man. Condolences from the Rowley family
Karla Smith Elliott
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. My deepest sympathies to the family with prayer and much love.
Laura Grimes
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Larry. My prayers are with you all. May the Lord give you all comfort & peace in your loss. God Bless You All.
Hubert Moore
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Larry was always a good friend and a great classmate. He will be missed.