Dr. Shannon Iii

Dr. George W. Shannon, III

Please join the family in celebrating the life of Dr. George W. Shannon, III on Wednesday evening from 5-8 pm at Webb Funeral Home.

Dr. George W. Shannon, III, of Meridian, died Friday, February 27, 2015 at his residence. Fuzzy Shannon was a graduate of Meridian High School, Mississippi State University, as well as Auburn University where he received his DVM. Buddy Shannon opened his Veterinary Practice in Meridian in the late 1960's where he practiced until he retired. He was avid in Boy Scouts of America. He became a hot air balloon pilot in 1979 floating thru the skies of Meridian as well as nationwide. He was a beloved Harley Davidson rider often see around town with his beloved companion, Boss.

Buddy was preceded in death by his father, George Shannon II; his mother, Lattie Mae Shannon; his first wife, Mary Culpepper Shannon; a daughter in law, Tammy Shannon; and a granddaughter, Hagen Shannon.

He is survived by his current wife, Mary K. Shannon; his siblings, Jimmy Shannon, Gloria Casey, and Missi Steinreide; his children, Kip Shannon, Scott Shannon, Kerry Shannon Fohner, and Nicole Shannon; four grandchildren, Sara Shannon, Steeler Shannon, Will Fohner, and Shannon Fohner; and is brother and sister in laws, John and Gail Culpepper, Lindy and Liz Ray, and David and BJ Ray.

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