Birth date: Feb 25, 1946 Death date: Dec 30, 2024
Graham “Jeff” Fountain Shannon, Jr., FAIA, former dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design at the University of Arkansas, passed away on December 30, 2024. Jeff was born on February 25, 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas t Read Obituary
I was not privileged to be taught by Professor Shannon, simply because I graduated ahead of him from The Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. But I have come to understand his incredible legacy through his many students and friends, as well as having been in his presence as a lecturer and mentor. Mentoring to young people is such a powerful and everlasting method of helping understand the impact we as architects have on the built environment. His legacy is everlasting in this context. Paul Jones BA 1966.
Condolences to all who loved Jeff. I first met him at Hendrix our Freshman year and would read of his achievements throughout the years. I reached out to him via text in late October and heard back on November 1. It was therefore a shock to hear of his passing . His knowledge, talents and being will be missed by many and talked about for years to come. He left an amazing legacy.
Joetta Milhoan Duke
Carole and Family,
Brenda and I send our heartfelt condolences to you. Jeff was an extraordinary person -- so smart, so talented, so accomplished while at the same time possessing great humility. He had this great smile and a wonderful sense of humor. He was a blessing to everyone he came into contact with -- people just loved being around him! He will certainly be missed and by so many.
The Shannon Family is so fortunate to have had Jeff in your lives all of these years. May your fond memories bring you joy and comfort as you move forward.
With Love,
Fred And Brenda Wanger
