William L. Shannon ("Bill, Billy, Wild Bill")

William L. Shannon, age 78, passed away on December 12, 2015 after a short illness. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area. Bill retired from GenCorp in 1996 after 37 years as a Research Assistant. He was very active in the Ellet Athletic Association and the Ellet Community Center, and also enjoyed working on Sundays and Wednesdays at the Ellet Bingo Hall. Preceded in death by his son, William Jr. in 1970, Bill is survived by sons, Timothy of Akron, Thomas (Sheri) of Atwater and Michael V. (Gina M.) of Houston, Tex.; daughter, Lori (Hung) Nguyen of Houston, Tex.; grandchildren, Vincent, Katheryn, Logan, Sarah, Cody, Celina, Joshua, Andrew (Lisa) and Patrick (Marissa); and great-grandchildren, James and Paige. Friends and family will be received Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ellet Community Center, 2449 Wedgewood Drive, Akron/Ellet, Ohio 44312. The family suggests memorials to the Ellet Athletic Association or the Ellet Community Center. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com