Robert Joseph Shaughnessy

Robert Joseph Shaughnessy, 36, of Valdosta passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, March 19, 2015 at South Georgia Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with burial to follow in McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive family and friends on Monday, March 23, 2015 from 5-8 pm at Carson McLane Funeral Home, 2215 N. Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31602. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of Mary Jo Ardis and was raised in Catholic faith. Robert was a very unique individual and affectionately known as "Captain". His favorite past times were scuba diving, teaching dive classes, motorcycle riding, golfing and fishing. Individuals who knew Robert would describe him as humble, caring, selfless, loving and smart. Through his actions, he touched many lives by acting as a father and a mentor, assisting loved ones and friends through difficult and dark times and participating in charitable events, such as Toys for Tots motorcycle runs. He will never be forgotten due to all the individual lives he touched during his life. Surviving Robert is his loving wife Katie Shaughnessy and stepsons Doc and Waylon Stone of Valdosta, Georgia, grandmother Agnes M. Walter of Louisville, Kentucky, stepfather and mother Phil and Mary Jo Ardis of Pinewood, South Carolina, brother and sister in law John Patrick and Becki Shaughnessy of Manning, South Carolina, sister Mary Ellen Keller and nephew John Walker Keller of Douglas, Georgia; parents in law, Tom and Nancy Rockenbach of Gray, GA. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Joseph M. Walter and Robert J. and Joanne Shaughnessy. Floral tributes are welcome or a memorial donation to "The Georgia Sea Turtle Center", 214 Stable Road, Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home.




Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602