Shawn Dennis Hume (Seymour)'s Obituary
Beloved son, big brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Shawn Dennis Hume entered this world on June 13, 1991, in Springfield, Missouri, the first son of Darren and Sherlyn (Gallion) Hume. He departed this life for his Heavenly Father’s home on January 23, 2021. He was twenty-nine years young.
A graduate of the Mansfield High School Class of 2009, Shawn was well-liked by all who knew him. He was baptized in Mansfield Christian Church at the age of 12, by Brother Doug Cage. Shawn grew up in the Boy Scouts of America and attained the rank of Life. He wrote poetry, read books, collected knives, listened to music, and played video games online with his friends. Shawn was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dennis Hume, and Linda and David Shanks; maternal grandmother Etta (Hamilton) Gallion; niece, Piper; and several great-aunts and -uncles. Shawn is survived by his parents Darren and Sherlyn Hume of Fordland, Missouri; his brother Darren K.D. Hume and his wife Shyann; his maternal grandfather Richard Gallion; his aunts, Jennifer Emerick, and Kayla Gallion, both of Seymour, and great-aunts, Geraldine Cook of Seymour, and Janice Stott and husband David of the state of Texas; and his uncle Rich Gallion of Warrensburg, Missouri; he was the very proud uncle of Walker Hume; and a loyal cousin to Kourtney Laughlin and her husband Chad, Kelsey Mincks and her husband Cody, and cousins Kaley, Wyatt, Jenna , Zoey, Addi, Jayden, J.D., Sebastian, Katarina, Hannah, Madison, Braiden, and Joe. His friendship will forever be treasured by Chad, Ginger, and Will. Shawn will be sadly and dearly missed by all those blessed enough to know and love him.
Shawn is a true hero today, leaving a legacy of love and generosity.
His left kidney is being shared with a 45-year-old man; right kidney shared with an 18-year-old young lady. His liver will save the life of a 61-year-old woman. His lungs will allow a 59-year-old man to breathe again, and his heart will be beating for a 17-year-old boy.
Tissue donation will help more than 75 additional people. We don't get details about these recipients, but the gift is amazing and far reaching.
I cannot imagine the ache you all must feel losing him. His gifts are allowing many people more time with their families 💕 It has taken strength and generosity on your part to allow him to save these lives.
We say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. And all this after losing your own mom so very recently.
Please share our sincere condolences with all who love and miss Shawn 💜
- Mid-America Transplant Team
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