Ricky Wayne Shannon
Dec. 26, 1956 - Nov. 3, 2015
Ricky Wayne Shannon, 58, of Anderson died at his residence, after an extended illness.
Ricky was born Dec. 26, 1956 in Anderson to Eddie and Marie (Crouch) Shannon, Sr. and graduated from Anderson High School.
He served in the U. S. Marine Corps.
He retired in 2015, as a unit team manager, after 30 years at Pendleton Correctional Facility.
He enjoyed poker, gambling, trips to Las Vegas; technology and computers.
He loved dearly his grandchildren and loved his job,.
He was a member of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge and the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Shannon; daughter, Kelly (John) Retherford of Anderson; son, David Hesse of Greenwood; two step-daughters, Heather Matthews and Kasey Matthews; two grandchildren, Madison Retherford and Riley Retherford; step granddaughter, Kaley Retherford step grandson, Chandler Matthews; three nieces, Jennifer Stevens; Sony Sheets and Nikki Gilliam.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Ricky Adam Shannon, grandson, Cylis Fields and brother, Eddie Shannon, Jr.
Services will be held 11 a.m. on Sat. at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Chaplin Chris Ziles of Selah House officiating. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, with Masonic Rites at 7:30 by Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge.
Memorial contributions may be given to Cure PSP Foundation; 30 East Padonia Suite 201; Timonium, MD 21093.
Post online condolences at www.rozelle-johnson.com.