Michael Shannon 1943-2018

Michael "Hawaiian Mike" Shannon left to be in heaven with Jesus on Aug.16, 2018. He was born Aug. 12, 1943, and grew-up in Kona, HI. 

He loved the outdoors, was outgoing, and never met a stranger. He is loved and greatly missed.

He earned a degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Eastern New Mexico. He attended college with his brother, Jan.

He played college football, was a surfer in Hawaii, and tackled enormous waves. He also was a spear-fisherman.

He worked for NCR in California and later moved to Dallas where he managed a computer room for the banking business.

He moved from Dallas to the Quinlan-Tawakoni area to start his own landscaping and tractor work business. 

He is survived by his mother, Ann Shannon, and brother, Jan Shannon, of Kailua Kona, HI.

A Memorial Service will be held for him at Lakeview Church, 11020 FM 751, Quinlan, at noon on Sept. 5, 2018. Mahalo and God Bless.