James Shannon, 88, of Westerville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2022.
He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on November 18, 1933 to the late Ritchie and Rhoda (James) Shannon.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Janice Shannon. They are survived by, Tammy Shannon, Angela Bronowski, Marla (Marc) Shannon-Corsi; grandchildren, Jacob Corsi, Alyssa Bronowski, Alayna Bronowski; brother, Russell (Marisue) Shannon; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
James is also preceded in death by his brother, William Shannon.
James is also survived by three children from a prior marriage Brenda (Gary) Lusher, Mark (Teresa) Shannon, Deborah (Jim) Hopkins; as well as other grandchildren and great grandchildren.
James loved fishing, garage sales and traveling.
He was a Christian and loved the Lord. James was a longtime member at Crossroads Baptist Church, formally known as Columbus Baptist Temple, serving as the Treasurer and Sunday School Teacher.
James graduated from Marshall University and throughout his career he developed a multitude of meaningful relationships in the community through sales.
He was an entrepreneur after retirement, starting two businesses.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 14th, 2022 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon with Funeral Services immediately following, at Crossroads Baptist Church, 5075 Cleveland Ave, Columbus - OH 43231. Burial will follow in procession to Kingwood Memorial Park, Lewis Center - OH.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in James name to Crossroads Baptist Church at crossroads4.me/give (or) to CrossPower Ministries at www.crosspower.net.
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