Mr. Shannon Eugene Tayes, age 51, of Dowelltown passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Emergency Room of Ascension St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

Shannon was born on April 5, 1969 in Cookeville to his parents, Don Tayes and Elizabeth Key Gann. He was the owner/operator of Tayes Masonry.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Paulette Knowles and a nephew, Billy Knowles.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Cindy Tayes; two children, Holly Tayes and Cody Thomas all of Dowelltown; brother, Don (Susan) Tayes of Baxter;  and a niece, Sasha Knowles of Cookeville.

The family of Mr. Tayes has chosen cremation. Memorial services will be held and a later time.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

April 7, 2021