James Shannon
, Missouri
James W. Shannon 89 of Nevada MO passed away on Monday March 30 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Jim was born October 29 1936 in Springfield MO to W. W. Shannon and V. Azalea Hilsabeck Shannon. He married the love of his life Mary Alice Hensley on June 6 1958 in Mansfield MO. Jim was a 1954 graduate of Central High School in Springfield. While a high school and college student Jim played for the Springfield Symphony. He attended Southwest Missouri State SMS graduating with a B.S. in Music Education and a minor in Business. In addition during the early years Jim served in the U.S. Naval Reserve for eight years. Jim served as vocal instrumental director for one year at Stockton MO before going to Dallas where he received his Masters in Music Education from Southern Methodist University. Jim returned to southwest Missouri where he served as vocal…