SGT Tommy Shahan
SGT Tommy N. Shahan, Sr.
February 21, 1935 - March 24, 2015

377th Security Police Squadron
Sentry Dog Handler
Handled PRINCE
April 1966 - December 1966

Jacksonville, Arkansas

Tommy N. Shahan, age 80, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2015.

He was born February 21, 1935 in Birchwood, TN to the late Luther and Louise Shahan.

Mr. Shahan was a retired United States Air Force Veteran where he served in a K-9 unit.

He later retired from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Deputy where he also served in a K-9 unit.

He was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Tommie Alice Shahan, four siblings, Billie Miller, Zane Shahan, LJ Shahan and Dennis Shahan.

He is survived by his loving wife Jean Shahan, nine children; Jimmy Shahan, Debbie Shahan, Laurie Greenland, Tommy Shahan, Mike Shahan, Bobby Shahan, Lori Bowers, Charlene Coke, Chris Shahan, 16 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and his loyal companion Rico.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2015 with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church.

Funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville with Father Andy Smith officiating.

Entombment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park with military honors.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer's Association or your favorite animal shelter.

Arrangements by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory