Mark Allen Shannon

Mark Allen Shannon, 55, of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long battle with brain cancer. Mark was born in Charleston on April 8, 1961. He attended DuPont High School, Concord College, and then went on to graduate from the WV State Police Academy. After serving 28 years on the Charleston Police Department, he retired on his 50th birthday. During his tenure, his assignments included the Patrol Division, Vice (Special Enforcement Unit), Metro Drug Unit, Housing Unit, Criminal Investigation Unit, Bike Unit Commander, and SWAT. In 2008, he became part of the administrative staff, assigned as Patrol Division Commander, then Special Operations Commander. During his final years with the department he served as Investigation Bureau Chief and SWAT Commander. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #74. Mark was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy “Tim” Shannon, grandparents John and Cecil Shannon and Sam and Louise Wolfe. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Melody (Briles) Shannon; daughter, Courtney Shannon of Philadelphia, PA.; step-sons, Matthew (Jessica) Sanchez of Oak Hill and Cory Sanchez of Morgantown; father and mother, Robert and Nancy Shannon of Charleston; sister, Kim (Craig) Neil of Charleston; niece Sydney Neil and nephews Greg “Sterling” Jordan and Samuel Neil; aunts and uncles, Ted (Jean) Wolfe, Dale Wolfe, and Gerti Hicks, all of Charleston; and Dorothy (Ira) Morris of Portland, Oregon. At Mark’s request, cremation has been honored and a “Celebration of Life” service will began promptly at 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hubbard Hospice House in his honor, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311. Our family wishes to thank the amazing nurses of the Hubbard Hospice House. We are humbled by the care and compassion shown to us by all. We thank you for making this last memory one of dignity and grace. A special thank you to our friends and family for their love and everlasting support through this most difficult time. -The Shannon Family