Shannon Lee Hicks, Reeds Spring, MO, son of Wilda (McCrorey) Gilmore and Warren Hicks,was born on June 13, 1972 in Orlando, FL, and departed this life on March 02, 2022, at the age of 49.

Shannon worked many years as an underground utilities foreman and was a lifelong resident of the area. He enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Shannon was friends to many and was known for never meeting a stranger. He attended Allen Church in Galena, MO and Blessing Heights in Cassville, MO.

Shannon was preceded in death by his stepfather and friend, Doug Gilmore; brother-in-law and friend, Lonnie Foster and Granny Owens.

Survivors include: his mother, Wilda Gilmore; son (his pride and joy), Ethan Hicks and wife, Jamie; grandson on the way, Malachi Hicks; sisters, Lisa Foster and family and Missy and Eric Chambers and family and a host of other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2022 in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:00 am with his uncle, Denny McCrorey officiating. Burial will be in Yocum Pond Cemetery, Reeds Spring, MO under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.