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Willie Jay Shannon

December 28, 1945 — May 3, 2025

Philadlephia, MS

Willie Jay Shannon, 79, of Philadelphia, Mississippi passed on Friday, May 3, 2025, from his residence in Neshoba County, Mississippi.  Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 9, 2025, from Goodway M.B. Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi.  Burial will follow in Donald Rest Cemetery in Philadelphia, Mississippi.  Visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. Friday, May 9, 2025, from Goodway M.B. Church.  Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia is in charge of all arrangements.

Willie Shannon is survived by; one son, William Jernigan; one brother, Tommy J. Shannon of Philadelphia, MS; two sisters, Evangelist Ruthie Nash and Aruther "Scrappy" Johnson, both of Philadelphia, MS.

Nephews will serve is pallbearers.

Pastor Willie Rush is officiant of services.

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Friday, May 9, 2025

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Friday, May 9, 2025

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