William (Bill) L. Shannon

January 14, 1948 - February 18, 2021

William (Bill) L. Shannon, 73, passed away peacefully at Ballad Hospice House on February 18, 2021. Born and raised in Schenectady, NY, Bill moved to Roanoke, VA in 1956 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business at Roanoke College. For 30 years, he worked for the Hartford Insurance Company as an adjustor in the Roanoke, VA area and claims supervisor in Richmond, VA. Upon retirement, he and his wife of 31 years, Janet Foulk Shannon, moved to Bristol TN. Bill loved University of Virginia sports, designing and completing home improvement projects, and his pets. Friends and family will very much miss his problem-solving skills and willingness to put them to use. Bill is survived by his wife, Janet; son, Lou and daughter-in-law, Kit; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gloria Foulk Oster (Ken) and Leigh Scheuer Hull (Pat); niece, Stephanie Gillenwater (J.J.) and nephew, Will Scheuer (Jessica). His surviving Roanoke family include sister-in-law, Carolyn Weaver; niece Kathy Weaver, and nephew, Greg Weaver. Preceding Bill in death were his parents, William Ralph and Lois Phoenix Shannon and wife, Judi. A private Celebration of Life will be held in the spring with family. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please make a donation to the animal charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home (423) 989-4800 is serving the Shannon family.