The funeral services for the late Mr. Billy Shannon, who departed this life on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 12:00 noon from the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Services will be streamed Facebook Live from the "Shipp's Funeral Home" Facebook page.
On Monday, September 21, 2020, Mr. Billy Gene Shannon, better known by loved ones as “Bill”, passed away after a brief illness to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Even though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we realize that Bill lived a full and blessed life. He loved his family, cherished his grandkids, and had a zest for life. He loved a good fellowship with family and friends.
Billy Gene Shannon was born in Sylvester, Georgia on July 12, 1953. He was the son of the late Mr. Lemon A. Moses (Elizabeth) and the late Mrs. Mary L. Shannon Caine. Billy was reared by his mom and stepfather, the late Mr. Morris Roberts, whom he loved dearly. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, Mr. Arthur Shannon, Sr. and Mrs. Louise Shannon, and his brother, Bobby.
Billy was educated in the Worth County school system, and graduated from Worth County High School. He went on to receive an Associate Degree in Agriculture from Fort Valley State University. In his early years, he worked for Orkin Exterminators. After leaving Orkin, Billy worked at Miller Brewing Company in Albany, Georgia. He retired as a Master Brewer after 33 years at Miller Brewing Company. He enjoyed fishing, family, hanging out with his buddies, and helping everybody.
He leaves to cherish his memory: two children, Eric Taylor (Tonya) of Tifton, Georgia and Angelle Whittington (Norman) of Warner Robins, Georgia; eight grandchildren, Eric, Jerrick, Ja’aurrie, Xavier, Noah, Joy, Ruth, and Mary; three great grandchildren Jayla, Janaeya & Jennicka; three sisters, Jacqueline M. Gervin (Truman), Linda M. Vance, Gayle Barney; an aunt, Sadie Shannon Dixon; an uncle, Arthur Shannon, Jr.; a devoted companion, Barbara Johnson (her daughters Gineva and Monica); and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who will remember him in their hearts forever.
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