Our beloved husband, father and grand-dad Fletcher “Fletch” R. Shannon went home to Jesus on April 27, 2023 at age 82 at home with his wife and sons at his side. Over the last 32 years he survived multiple cancer diagnosis as well as a stroke. He faced all his struggles, pain and suffering with God right by his side. Throughout the entire battle he would say, “God, no matter what I have to endure, I will NEVER forsake You”. He was a strong man full of love for his family and friends and most importantly, God.
Psalm 138
I give you thanks, O LORD! All the kings of the earth will praise you. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.
Fletcher was born to Oliver T. and Faye Parks Shannon on April 24, 1941 in Plumerville AR.
He met his future wife Ola Bernice Brents in Morrilton AR. They were introduced by his best friend Billy Carl Hill. They began dating when she was fifteen and were married the next year, 1964 on Christmas day. They went on to have three sons, Fletcher “Ladd”, Kenneth “Kenny”, and Samuel “Barre”.
Fletcher’s career in welding led him to be an instructor at the same school where he learned his trade, Petit Jean Vocational Technical College, in Morrilton AR. Fletcher loved old cars, civil war history and landscaping his yard. He was known for his personal style - boots, starched jeans a button up shirt, cologne and every hair in place with a perfectly groomed mustache. He was a handsome and classy guy!
In 1986 Fletcher and his wife founded Shannon’s Flowers a floral shop in Atkins, AR and they worked side by side serving and supporting the community until 2005 when they retired.
Fletcher was preceded in death by his brother Robert and his parents. Fletcher is survived by many loving family members, including his wife Ola, his brother Kenneth T and Margaret Shannon, his brother Larry Shannon, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends and family in the Church and community.
Visitation will be held at Lemley Funeral Home in Atkins on Monday, May 1st 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral and burial services will be held Tuesday, May 2nd, beginning 2pm in the chapel at Huie/Hunter Hill Cemetery in Clinton. Family and friends are invited to join the funeral procession leaving the funeral home at 12:00pm traveling through Fletcher’s hometown of Morrilton and birthplace of Plumerville. The service will be officiated by Neil Chism under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.
Pallbearers are Ricky Swaffer, Randy Brents, Roland Brents, Shane Gadberry, Greg Shannon, and Justin Mitchum. Honorary Pallbearers are Raymond Staggs, Raymond Pearce, David Blocker, Bobby Hill.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.