Edward Lowell Shannon

Edward Lowell Shannon, was born in Nashville, AR September 9, 1948 and passed on Friday, February 13, 2015 in a Dallas, Texas hospital from complications related to emphysema. Ed was preceded in death by his father, Floyd E. Shannon, grandparents, Hal and Nell Shannon and William and Bessie Elliott. He is survived by his loving mother, Fauntine (Tina) Shannon; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Scott Taylor; nephew, Steven and wife, Jessica and children, Erin, Amber, Jamie, and Nathan; niece, Shannon and husband, Brent and children, Michael and Benjamin. Ed is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. His friends that also share our loss are innumerable and they shall remain a part of our family forever. Ed lived most of his life in Louisville, KY, where he was employed in the banking and commercial loans and lending business. Ed volunteered at various charitable organizations and was always willing to help his fellow man. Ed was most proud of being an honorary Kentucky Colonel. He also enjoyed researching his Irish Heritage and all things Irish. An Old Irish Blessing: May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back, May the sunshine warm upon your face And rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Graveside Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, February 21, 2015 at County Line Cemetery in Nashville under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville. Visitation will be Friday, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. You may send a sympathy message to www.latimerfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edward Lowell Shannon please visit our Sympathy Store.