Tammy S Johnson wrote on May 28, 2025
Hi, I know him from the gas station, where he last worked. No matter what health issues, or what kind of day he was having he always had a smile for you. He would say "How are you doing today Darlin, with a big smile". We had a little guessing game going. I would always stop in the morning, and get a beverage and a treat, and it always came to $5.?? , so we would guess what it was going to be. We would always talk about how he did bowling and I got to see a picture of his girls. I know they had just finished there bowling season. I had meant to get there, the last one, but did not go. Hindsight is 20 20. Now I wish I would have gone. I would have gotten to spend a fun night with him and the girls at the bowling lane. I'm learning in this life, we always think we will have another tomorrow to see the person, but the sad truth is sometimes we don't. Now I'll never get that past chance to have spent that night with him at the lanes watching him and his girls bowl. At least I got to know him through the gas station where he worked. My father passed a few years back, Now I know why he had said "I'm not going to let the grass grow green underneath my feet". He lived everyday like it was going to be his last and he kept physically going until God would not let him go no more. That is the way I've been trying to live my life, because no one is guaranteed a tomorrow, so make the best out of each day that you have. Take a lesson from Shawn, also, no matter what health issues or how bad of a day he was having, he chose to get up everyday, put a smile on his face, get to work and share his joy with his customers, every day. Everyday he put in a good days work, know matter how he felt. I really, really respected that in him and how he served his country! Salute Shawn, you are gone but not forgotten!!

Shelly Cullom wrote on May 26, 2025
Ronda and Kelly, so sorry to hear of Shawn's passing. Ronda, you have been there for your son for years, going beyond what any mom is called to do for their child. You were there for Shawn always, even opening your home so he had a place to live in recent years. God bless you. RIP Shawn

Angel Elmer wrote on May 25, 2025
I cannot imagine the pain and heartache you’re feeling. I am praying for your peace and comfort.

Ian Livingstone wrote on May 25, 2025
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort

JIMBO wrote on May 24, 2025
Oh Shawn... your quirkiness and fun spirit will be missed by all. God Speed my friend, God Speed!!

Becky Dishmon wrote on May 23, 2025
I’ve known Shawn much of my life, but my most memorable times were nearly 3 decades ago when we worked together for a while, with his mom slingin’ pizza sauce and cheese at the factory! We had such good times! Always a kindhearted nature in Shawn. Yet OH SO PLAYFUL! Ha! I’ll never forget how we used to play pranks on one another and one chilly day he snuck into my car a whole bunch of grasshoppers and nearly killed me as I turned on my heater on the highway and grasshoppers started jumping out from the floor boards! I was freaking out yet hilariously cursing Shawn for outdoing me! Thankfully I didn’t crash so it’s a fun story to tell! Each time I see a grasshopper, I’ll know who is with me! I vaguely remember other stories and I remember the incredible strength he carried through some pretty horrific health challenges caused by military service. Things he so openly talked about through compassion and frustration and stories I’ve retold others since, to help them understand some things they were experiencing. Everyone has their issues, but how we choose to shine our light despite them is what life on this plane of existence is truly about. Shawn had a bright light. Not to say he didn’t have a hurt heart or frustration at times, but the fact that light was still emanating from him is the magic we each possess and always need to remember to choose. My hope is that all who look forward to experiencing him in the physical can find him in the non-physical just as wholeheartedly and confidently. It’s no easy feat to let go of an aspect of our physical-emotional life like this, but to truly know we can never escape one another in the divine way that counts helps soothe an aching heart. May the next phase of Shawn’s divine life be even more fulfilling than was his full physical life. And may all sense that when a good laugh or a soothing hug is needed.

Missy Oh Olmstead wrote on May 23, 2025
Jaycee,My heart goes out to you ????????

Marion Jester wrote on May 23, 2025
Mattie. We haven't met in person but I'm sure we will in due time. My family and I want to send our deepest condolences for you Devin and. Your family. LIFE IS JUST TOO SHORT FOR SOME OF US. May he rest in Peace. So sorry for your loss.