George Wendell Shannon

George Wendell Shannon, 86, of Chillicothe passed away on October 29, 2023.  He was born on May 4, 1937 in Louisa, Kentucky to Ollie and Maggie (Childers) Shannon.  He retired as a truck driver of 40 plus years.  George loved dirt track racing and working on the race car with his family.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son George Richard Shannon.  He loved the Lord and had the heart of Christ.  George is survived by his children Ronald L. (Jenny) Shannon, Cindy (John) Collett, Linda Kretzer, Roger A. (Michelle) Shannon, Lisa (Ken) Williams; 18 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 1 great, great grandchild and by sister Carolyn Sue Rutherford.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with Rev. Tim Stout officiating.  Burial to follow in Muhlenburg-Darbyville Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m.  Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.