Shannon Rae Lynn (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Shannon Rae Lynn, age 45, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away at his home, on Thursday, August 6, 2015.
He was born on April 14, 1970, and raised on a farm. He grew up milking cows, and working in the fields. This love of farming continued in his adult life, as he raised his own beef cow operation. He was even saved on his home farm. Shannon graduated Pleasant Hope High School in 1988, then started his career of working in construction, operating heavy equipment.
On April 22, 1989, he married the love of his life, Anita Johnson, and they were together for 26 years. On October 9, 2001, he was blessed by the birth of his son, Wyatt.
He enjoyed working on tractors, and restoring cars. He also enjoyed riding dirt bikes with his son. Shannon loved tractor pulls, drag racing, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends.
Shannon is survived by; his wife, Anita; son, Wyatt; mother, Beverly Wilson; sister, Charese Cozad; brother in law, Terry Cozad; father in law, Fred Johnson; brother in law, Aaron Johnson, and wife, Teresa; brother in law, Kevin Johnson, and wife, Susan; his dad, Jerrell Wilson; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Shannon was an amazing husband, father, son, and friend. He would be there for anyone, to lend a hand at any time.
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