James J. Shannon, Jr.

Mr. James J. Shannon, Jr., 88, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Richmond, Kentucky,  passed away at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, July 17, 2020. Mr. Shannon was the son of the late James Jackson Shannon and Virginia Walker Hisle Shannon of Richmond, KY. He had been an attorney since 1956 and was associated with the firm Ecton and Shannon, PLLC In Richmond, Kentucky.  An avid historian, Mr. Shannon served as General President of the Sons of The Revolution from 1979-1982 . As President, Mr. Shannon established a headquarters fund for this organization at Fraunces Tavern in New York City. In addition he presided over a wreath laying ceremony on the tomb of General Washington on his 250th birthday at Mt. Vernon in Virginia.  He served during the terms of Three Kentucky Governors on the Kentucky Heritage Commission. He was a former member of the President’s Advisory Council of Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, and was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, where he had served as a Deacon.  Mr. Shannon is survived by a nephew and two nieces: Walter G. Ecton, Jr. (Kathy) of Richmond, Kentucky, Virginia Shannon Saunier (Ed) and Mary Jane Rush (Ray) both of Winchester, Kentucky; six great nieces and nephews, one first cousin: Ann Dunn Hisle Cook (Ted) and two close friends: Francesco Bartella and Denver Music of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  

A memorial service celebrating the life of Mr. Shannon will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky.

Fred Hunters Funeral Home Downtown Fort Lauderdale, and The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home of Richmond, Kentucky are in charge of arrangements.