Shannon A. Jackson
May 29, 1976 – April 3, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Shannon A Jackson announces his passing on April 3, 2020. He was born May 29, 1976 at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. Shannon leaves behind his wife of 22 years Heather (Dittmar) and children Jett (16) and Jalen (13), parents Charles & Sharon Jackson, brother Casey and wife Lori-Ann (Cline) Jackson, mother-in-law Kathy Meyer and brother-in-law Tate Dittmar. He was “Uncle Banana” (a name affectionately given to him by his then 3 year old niece, Myla) and Merida. He also leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles and cousins and dogs Apollo and Brooklyn.
TSGT Jackson was employed at the 459th Air Refueling Unit at Andrews AFB. Although he helped to keep the Air Force flying, in his earlier years, his passion for automotive customization led to his owning and operating Strictly Modified Customs in Westover , WV. Shannon’s creativity and skill set enabled him to excel in his craft which led to his involvement in several spectacular vehicle builds, some of which landed in print magazines. Shannon shared his love of hockey as a teammate on the District Warriors Veteran’s Ice Hockey team and coached numerous youth hockey teams most recently as coach of the Maryland Student Hockey League high school team, Chesapeake Lightning and assistant coach of the Metro Elite U18 Maple Leafs, in Odenton, Maryland. Shannon’s huge heart provided him the grace to be a “father figure” to many of his players and was given the nickname “Big Shan” or “Coach Banana”.
We don’t know why Shannon decided to leave us so early, but we find comfort in the knowledge that above all family was always #1 to him.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to be determined.
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7 Apr 2020
4:14am
Very sorry for your loss and praying the Lord comforts you in your time of need.
City
Lusby MD
State
MD
7 Apr 2020
11:33am
Heather,
I am so sorry to hear this. Sending prayers to you, your family, and his teams. Please take care of yourself and your sons. You will all need each other so much more!
Nancy Dann
City
Urbana
State
Maryland
8 Apr 2020
10:28am
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss.
The D’Agostino Family
City
Port Republic
State
Maryland
8 Apr 2020
7:10pm
To his family and friends, I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you and give you peace that passes all understanding. I will always remember Shannon for his jokes from my time working with him at the 459th.
City
Laurel
State
MD
8 Apr 2020
2:23pm
Prayers for healing to all the family and friends. From the Ale Family
City
Brambleton
State
VA
9 Apr 2020
11:12pm
We considered Shannon, Heather, Jett and Jalen as our extended family. Shannon will be missed tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family today and in days to come. Rest In Peace Shannon Jackson! Terri Wirz and Robin Keyes, children and grandchildren
City
Gulfport
State
MS
10 Apr 2020
11:32am
Our deepest sympathy, the loss of Shannon is felt by many and he will be in our hearts and memories. Although no words can take away their sorrow may it be a comfort to his family and friends to know how many others care.
City
Ridgely
State
MD
10 Apr 2020
1:08pm
Kathy & family I’m truly sorry for your loss god bless you all prayers & hugs ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kathy wilson
City
Moundsville
State
West Virginia
10 Apr 2020
2:23pm
I only remember Shannon as a toddler. I remember the love Alli and Sharon gave him and what wonderful parents they were. Prayers to the family in this extremely difficult time.
City
Romney
State
Wv
10 Apr 2020
2:59pm
To the Jackson Family I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you and give you peace.
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Shannon who was such a wonderful young man to know. Each day will get alittle better, but remember all the memories of Shannon’s Life.
Love and prayers to you all. God Bless
City
Granville
State
West Virginia
10 Apr 2020
7:32pm
To one of my oldest friends, are friendship started back in the 3rd grade and anyone who knew us would usually find one with the other all the way up through high school but life tends to pull people apart as time goes by. I’ll never forget you buddy. To his parents, Sharon and Alli you guys raised a great person and one that I’m proud to say was my friend. Heather, Jett and Jalen I pray that you will find comfort over the next coming days and we will be praying for you all. Love The Seggie’s.
City
Morgantown
State
WV
11 Apr 2020
3:48pm
You were more than a friend to us. I ask God to welcome you with his open arms and give your family and loved ones the necessary strength to bear the pain of your loss. You will live forever in our hearts. Rest in peace. This is not a goodbye but a see you later ….. The Young’s
City
Pleasant Hill
State
Iowa
11 Apr 2020
5:17pm
All my love to Sharon,Ali and the whole family. Take care of each other. All my love,Cyndi Mammarella
City
Reading
State
Pennsylvania
16 Apr 2020
2:28pm
How sorry the Chapman family is for the loss of Shannon.
We will always remember the basketball games and tournaments and the Hawk Marching Band trips.
May God surround you with His love, comfort and peace.
City
Morgantown
State
WV
31 Jan 2021
3:52pm
So sorry to hear about the loss of Shannon. He was my neighbor and one of my first friends when I moved to Westover, WV from NOVA. I remember cruising High St in his pops truck in 9th/10th grade just to be cool and to be seen. He will be missed. Sending love and prayers to his family and all that knew him. 🙏🙏
City
Norfolk
State
VA
16 Apr 2020
8:04pm
To Heather, Jett, Jalen, and Shannon’s Family, we were so sorry to hear about Coach Shannon. While there are no words suitable to express our deepest sympathies, we wanted to let you know that Shannon had such a positive impact on all of us. Griffin will always remember him being there at games and practices and was always encouraging and supportive. We’re all better for having known Shannon. We pray that somehow he knows how much we appreciate his service to our country and the time he spent coaching our son. Often coaches never know the impact they have, but we want you all to know that. We pray that Shannon is standing (or maybe playing hockey) within the gates of heaven surrounded by God’s love. We pray for you all, that fond memories and our thoughts and prayers sustain you during this difficult time. We’re sending all our love. Rob, Kristin, and Griffin Siegfried (#22)
City
Odenton
State
MD
18 Apr 2020
5:33pm
Miss you Shannon.
Till Valhalla
Joey
City
White Plains
State
MD
20 Apr 2020
2:16am
Miss you so much every single day dad.
City
Saint Leonard
State
MD
4 May 2020
7:42pm
Missing you every day son! 😥💔
City
Morgantown
State
WV
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Very sorry for your loss and praying the Lord comforts you in your time of need.
Heather,
I am so sorry to hear this. Sending prayers to you, your family, and his teams. Please take care of yourself and your sons. You will all need each other so much more!
Nancy Dann
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss.
The D’Agostino Family
To his family and friends, I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you and give you peace that passes all understanding. I will always remember Shannon for his jokes from my time working with him at the 459th.
Prayers for healing to all the family and friends. From the Ale Family
We considered Shannon, Heather, Jett and Jalen as our extended family. Shannon will be missed tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family today and in days to come. Rest In Peace Shannon Jackson! Terri Wirz and Robin Keyes, children and grandchildren
Our deepest sympathy, the loss of Shannon is felt by many and he will be in our hearts and memories. Although no words can take away their sorrow may it be a comfort to his family and friends to know how many others care.
Kathy & family I’m truly sorry for your loss god bless you all prayers & hugs ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kathy wilson
I only remember Shannon as a toddler. I remember the love Alli and Sharon gave him and what wonderful parents they were. Prayers to the family in this extremely difficult time.
To the Jackson Family I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you and give you peace.
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Shannon who was such a wonderful young man to know. Each day will get alittle better, but remember all the memories of Shannon’s Life.
Love and prayers to you all. God Bless
To one of my oldest friends, are friendship started back in the 3rd grade and anyone who knew us would usually find one with the other all the way up through high school but life tends to pull people apart as time goes by. I’ll never forget you buddy. To his parents, Sharon and Alli you guys raised a great person and one that I’m proud to say was my friend. Heather, Jett and Jalen I pray that you will find comfort over the next coming days and we will be praying for you all. Love The Seggie’s.
You were more than a friend to us. I ask God to welcome you with his open arms and give your family and loved ones the necessary strength to bear the pain of your loss. You will live forever in our hearts. Rest in peace. This is not a goodbye but a see you later ….. The Young’s
All my love to Sharon,Ali and the whole family. Take care of each other. All my love,Cyndi Mammarella
How sorry the Chapman family is for the loss of Shannon.
We will always remember the basketball games and tournaments and the Hawk Marching Band trips.
May God surround you with His love, comfort and peace.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Shannon. He was my neighbor and one of my first friends when I moved to Westover, WV from NOVA. I remember cruising High St in his pops truck in 9th/10th grade just to be cool and to be seen. He will be missed. Sending love and prayers to his family and all that knew him. 🙏🙏
To Heather, Jett, Jalen, and Shannon’s Family, we were so sorry to hear about Coach Shannon. While there are no words suitable to express our deepest sympathies, we wanted to let you know that Shannon had such a positive impact on all of us. Griffin will always remember him being there at games and practices and was always encouraging and supportive. We’re all better for having known Shannon. We pray that somehow he knows how much we appreciate his service to our country and the time he spent coaching our son. Often coaches never know the impact they have, but we want you all to know that. We pray that Shannon is standing (or maybe playing hockey) within the gates of heaven surrounded by God’s love. We pray for you all, that fond memories and our thoughts and prayers sustain you during this difficult time. We’re sending all our love. Rob, Kristin, and Griffin Siegfried (#22)
Miss you Shannon.
Till Valhalla
Joey
Miss you so much every single day dad.
Missing you every day son! 😥💔