John "Jim" C. Shannon's Obituary
John “Jim” Shannon, Jr., 79, departed this world for Heaven on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Jim was a longtime usher for Longview Heights Baptist Church and a current member of Longview Point Baptist Church. He enjoyed fellowship with his church family and was a big fan of racing. Jim also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family who affectionately knew him as “Pops”. In addition to his other careers, Jim was proud of being the co-owner of Vieux Chalet in the ’80’s, which was rated one of the top 150 restaurants in the nation. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Violet Shannon and one brother, Bob Shannon. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara Shannon; one daughter, Sherry McDonald (Barry); one son, Jeff Shannon (Debbie); one sister Barbara Miller (Don); two brothers, Bill Shannon (Shirley), Steve Shannon (Kathy); six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 10 am until services begin at 12 pm on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Lottie Moon Missionary Offering in care of Longview Point Baptist Church in Hernando, MS.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis TN 38119. (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life….Behind the Stone Wall.”
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