Celebrating the life of
John Charles Sheahan, Jr.
January 12, 1920 - March 24, 2008
SAVANNAH – John Charles Jack Sheahan, Jr. died on Monday, March 24, 2008.
A native of Savannah, Jack was born at his family home on Montgomery Street on January 12, 1920. He was the son of John Jack and Rosella Walsh Sheahan.
Jack attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Benedictine Military School. He attended Armstrong State College and became a Certified Dental Technician. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific, where he received two Purple Heart Medals, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with four Bronze Stars.
He began his career as an owner and operator of a dental lab on Jones St. until 1955. He concluded his career in outdoor advertising as General Sales manager for Hogan/Estus Outdoor Advertising in 1987.
Jack was a member of the City Democratic Executive committee and the Recreation Commission during the McLean administration. He was a member of the Hibernian Society, the Exchange Club, the Savannah Yacht Club, the Chatham Artillery, and a past member of the Savannah Jaycees, the Savannah Golf Club, and the Elks Club. He served as an usher at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist for many years.
He was a devoted husband, Father, and Grandfather. Jack Sheahan is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Billie Sue Munden Sheahan; his son John Pride Sheahan and daughter-in-law Linda Powell Sheahan; son William Robert Sheahan and daughter-in-law Trisha Snowden Sheahan; grandchildren John Powell Sheahan and Adell Cephise Sheahan.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Rosary service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Greenwich Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com.
Dear Pride, I was very sorry to read of your father's passing. I didn't realize that he was a member of the Chatham Artillery. I wish all of your family the blessings of the Lord and the strength of his word .
- Ricky Nessmith, Statesboro, GA
Will, I'm thinking about you today. Please give you mother a hug for me. love, Bunny
- B Ormond, Washington, DC
Dear Pride, Terri, Sarah and I offer our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
- Edwin G. Reynolds, Savannah, GA
Billie Sue, it's a long time since 4th grade, but I am sorry for your loss and hope you bear up under the strain. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Keith Berry, Savannah, GA
Dear Pride, I was very sorry to read of your father's passing. I didn't realize that he was a member of the Chatham Artillery. I wish all of your family the blessings of the Lord and the strength of his word .
- Ricky Nessmith, Statesboro, GA
Will, I'm thinking about you today. Please give you mother a hug for me. love, Bunny
- B Ormond, Washington, DC
Dear Pride, Terri, Sarah and I offer our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
- Edwin G. Reynolds, Savannah, GA
Billie Sue, it's a long time since 4th grade, but I am sorry for your loss and hope you bear up under the strain. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Keith Berry, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
