Shawn Bush Scanlon, 55, of Roanoke Rapids, died Sunday, December 4, 2011.

Shawn was a native of Syracuse, NY, the son of the late John Simeon Scanlon.

He was a long-time scoutmaster in Roanoke Rapids and taught history at Southern Nash Middle School.  Shawn was a member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Roanoke Rapids.  He retired from the U. S. Marine Corps as a Master Sgt.

He is survived by his wife, Amanda Wilson Scanlon; his mother, Marilyn Bush Scanlon of Seattle, WA; two sons, John Wilson “Jack” Scanlon of Mayport, FL and Tedrick Nelson Scanlon of Roanoke Rapids; two sisters, Kim S. Leyden of Seattle and Queen Mae Butters of New York, NY; his brother, Kirk B. Scanlon of Austin, TX; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church with the Rev. Dr. Marjorie Holm and Rev. Duncan Jones officiating.  Mr. Scanlon will receive full military honors.  A reception will follow in the church parish house.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

The flag in front of the funeral home flies at half-staff in honor of Mr. Scanlon’s service to his country.