Jerry Gene Shannon
Age 80, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born March 10, 1942 at the Elizabeth Hospital in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of John D and Della (Beaty) Shannon.
Jerry served in the Arkansas National Guard and was a founding member of the Farmington Fire Department with 25 years of service. He served on the Farmington City Council as well as the Planning Commission.
He was a member of the Farmington United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Alvin Shannon.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years Vicki Banks Shannon; a daughter Elizabeth Ann Shannon and her husband Nathan Crabtree of Manhattan, Kansas; a son Allan Ray Shannon and Jill Phillips of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one grandson Lucas Crabtree of Manhattan, Kansas; one brother Tom Shannon and his wife Jean of Farmington; two nephews and three nieces including Joy Lynne Shannon.
The family will receive friends Monday, December 26, 2022, 5:00-6:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 27th, 2022, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Beaty Cemetery in Lincoln, Arkansas, there will be no graveside service held.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Farmington Senior Center or Beaty Cemetery.