John B. Shannon passed away on December 27, 2020 at the age of 94. He was born in Detroit, Michigan from the union of the late Thomas J. Shannon Sr. and the late Roberta Ann Sparks. John was preceded in death by his brother Thomas J. Shannon Jr. and sister Nettie Young who was the twin of Elizabeth Miller. He was educated in the Public School System.
John served his country in the United States Navy, as Musician Mate, Third Class. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, The American Theater Medal, and was honorably discharged on June 14, 1946.
John married the late Rose Marie Andrade, on April 13, 1945 St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, in Asbury Park, New Jersey. From this union they had two daughters, Cynthia Jean Harris and the late Donna Lee Burgess.
John was employed by the United States Post Office as a MSC Manager for 30 years.
John was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Inkster, Michigan. He served his Master, and the House of God faithfully until his death. He was a member of numerous organizations, including Holy Names Men’s Society, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Holy Name Church Parish Council, and the American Legion.
John as you know had a contagious laugh. Just to see how funny he thought something was and watch and listen to him laugh would only make you laugh harder. He was a loving husband and father. His spirt of giving to those in need was a legacy to the person that he was.
John leaves in the wake, his loving and devoted daughter Cynthia Jean (Otis M.) Harris; grandchildren Harlan C.(Nina A.) Burgess, Shannon M. (Patricia) Harris, and Natosha E. Harris; great-grandchildren Dontez M. Burgess, Donna T. Burgess, Dana R. Burgess, Danielle R. Harris, and Jackson L. Harris; sister Elizabeth M. Miller; brother Paul L. Shannon; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.
A private burial will take place on January 19, 2021 at Our Lady Of Hope Catholic Cemetery.
A digital copy of John's obituary is available on Pixleyfh.com in Obituaries.
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