Edward E. “ED” Shannon, 58, of Oldsmar, FL funeral service is 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Christian Family Outreach Center, 12749 Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL with Pastor Rob Scarallo, to officiate. Full military honors will be at the end of the service by the military honor guard from Mac Dill Air Force Base. A native of Chattanooga, TN and a local resident since 1989, when he moved here from Albuquerque, NM, Ed was an Assets Protection Specialist for Target; a member of the Christian Family Outreach Center; a United States Air Force and a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War Era and a loving husband, son, brother, father and grandfather. He was born on September 10, 1956 and passes away at the Baycare Alliant Hospital in Dunedin, FL on October 11, 2014.During his military career; he was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; US Army Service Medal and a Sharpshooter/Marksman Badge. He is survived by his loving family: his wife of 31 years, Laura of Oldsmar, FL; his sons: James Shannon and Charles Shannon, both of Oldsmar, FL; daughters; Crystal Peters (David) of Pinellas Park, FL and Stephanie Shannon of Charleston, SC; his parents; Ben and Elizabeth (Suddeth) Benavente of San Antonio, TX; brothers: Dean Benavente (Tina) of Cape Coral, FL and Tim Benavente of Cape Coral, FL and his grandchildren: Page Ward, Dylan Peters, Nathan Ward, Kaylee Peters, Wyatt Ward, Mason Peters, Charles Ward and Michelle Peters. At the family's request, please send donations to the Christian Family Outreach Center in Ed's name to help the family with funeral expenses.Veterans Funeral Care 727-524-9202
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Ed, you will be missed. You’ll be watching from heaven, your family and friends with no more pain and at peace.
Laura,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Please accept our sincere sympathy and may you and your family know no more sorrow.
Toby and Howard
To the Shannon Family, we offer our deepest condolences for your temporary loss, of a Husband and Dad. Nothing can replace his presence, but we also know as you do, that Ed is more alive today then any of us have ever been. We are just passing through this life and soon we will all be enjoying the “Life” always intended for us. Our prayers are with you all.
As you and your family grieve the loss of husband and dad, I pray the Holy Spirit will be ever presence providing comfort and reminders that Ed is home with Abba Father, without pain of sorrow.
I have a card I’ve yet to send but I’ll post it’s thoughts from my heart when I heard of E’s passing.
There is sorrow for family,
But joy for Ed’s soul,
For now he has journeyed
To heaven to be whole.
Free, from sickness,
His burden he bore,
Now he flys like the eagles,
he will endlessly SOAR!
With the angels of heaven,
Surrounding the earth,
To guide and protect,
The family you birthed.
In those silent moments,
You’ll feel him near,
Each and every one,
Of you, he holds dear.