WILLIE LEE SHANNON

Willie Lee Shannon was born on May 8, 1959, in Sumter, to Charlie and Earline Shannon. At the age of 60, he departed this life on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia.

Willie, as he was affectionately known, received his formal education in the public schools of Sumter County. Following high school, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army. After ending his military career, he joined Ramsey's Septic Service for many years. Later, he worked alongside his father in the family business, Shannon's Janitorial Services. He was a member of Household of Faith Holiness Church, Columbia. He enjoyed a host of outdoor activities. You could easily find him enjoying the sunshine and all that nature had to offer in his backyard.

Memories of Willie will be cherished by his mother, Earline Shannon of Sumter; his wife, Brenda Shannon; four daughters, Shontel Wright and Latawtay Peacock of Atlanta, Santana Shannon of Columbia and Tenisia Caesar of Sumter; one son, Antoine Spann of Dalzell; eight grandchildren; one sister, Debra (Jake) Ballard; one brother, Charles (DeeDee) Shannon of Texas; one aunt, Wilhelmenia Anderson of Sumter; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Nelson of Sumter; a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 3155 Kim St., Dalzell.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at Household of Faith Holiness Church, 702 York St., Camden, with Pastor David Williams presiding and Pastor John Wright, eulogist.

The funeral procession will leave at 8 a.m. from the home.

Burial will be at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com.

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