Shannon Wayne Hawthorne

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lyons “Bill” Hawthorne and Lovely Venus Russell Hawthorne.

Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years: Gloria King Hawthorne; daughters and sons-in-law: Christa and Vince Nardini of Toms River, New Jersey, Joy and James Lyons and Shani Hawthorne of Fall Branch, Tennessee; five grandchildren: Ethan Douthat, Donevan and Dominique Douthat, Mason Douthat, Cameron Douthat, and Madi Douthat; four great grandchildren: Emma Douthat, Trinity Sells, Rebecca and Anthony Saults; and step granddaughter: Tammy Clouse. He is also survived by special sister and brothers-in-law: Pat and Wayne Kelton, Willis King; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Jr. and Genell King; and nephews and nieces.

He was former principal and teacher at Greeneville Christian Academy as well as instructor of finance and accounting at Steed College before starting his military career with the Tennessee Army National Guard. During his 37+ year career, he served with Det 1 376th Sig Co in Greeneville, 1129th Trans Co, Troop G 2/278th and HHT 2/278th in Kingsport. Shannon retired in September of 1998, having achieved the rank of 1st Sergeant and received numerous distinguished medals, ribbons, and citations.

He was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church when his health allowed.

The family would like to recognize 3/278th ACR of TN Army National Guard and the staff of Amedisys Hospice Care of Greeneville.

The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Danny Ellis officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Greene County Honor Guard and the Tennessee National Guard.