Robert (Bob) Shannon, 70, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. He was born Dec. 8, 1949 to Robert (Buddy) and Vonda Shannon.
He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Church. Bob retired from Morgan County School System where he taught Electricity at Brewer High School and later was Director of Maintenance for the school system. After retirement from the school system, he continued to work with the architectural firms of McCauley and Associates and Davis Architects. Bob also retired from the Alabama Army National as a Lieutenant Colonel with 28 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Wendell and Mary Jo Speegle; and his brother-in-law Dr. John Murphy (Florence, Ala.).
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Judy Speegle Shannon; son Chad (Misty) Shannon; granddaughter Haley Shannon; grandson Wynn Shannon; sister Teresa Murphy (Florence, Ala.); and brother Joe (Joyce) Shannon.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home. Rev. John Richter will conduct the funeral service at Moss Service Chapel Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. with burial at Cullman City Cemetery with full military honors.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Calvert, Ben Crow, Garlan Gudger, A.J. Lamar, Scott Summerlin, and Tony Wingo.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Bob’s memory to: St John’s Evangelical Church, 512 Second Ave. SE, Cullman, AL 35055 or online at https://sjepc.churchcenter.com/giving, St. Vincent’s Foundation, COVID-19 Response Fund, 1130 22nd St. S, Suite 1000, Birmingham, AL 35205 or online at www.stvh.com/philanthropy/give.asp or a charity of your choice.
