Obituary for Kent Montgomery “Monty” Bannon

KENT MONTGOMERY “MONTY” BANNON

Kent Montgomery “Monty” Bannon, 66, of Andersonville, passed away Monday morning, October 3, 2022, at his residence.

One of seven children of Robert Joseph and Eileen Mathis Bannon, Monty was born on January 21, 1956, in Connersville. He served with the Indiana National Guard for several years.

For many years, he was employed at Visteon as a machinist. He then became employed at Roman Nobbe Concrete of Batesville, ETM of Columbus, Maverick Trucking as an over-the-road driver, and Honda of Greenburg. Recently, he was employed at Best Way Disposal as a driver.

On May 5, 2012, Monty married the former Shannon M. Lemen in Greensburg. Mrs. Bannon survives.

Monty enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing pool, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Besides his wife, Shannon, survivors include a daughter Tanya Bannon of Greensburg; four grandchildren, Mikayla (John) Tomlin, Jaron (Kendall) Markland, Evan Bannon, and Chance Crawley; two great-grandchildren, Liberty Whitham and Riley Markland; four siblings, Loretta Hughes and Marilyn Morgan, both of Connersville, Barbara Hetland of Fern Park, Florida, and Deborah Fredrick of Andersonville; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Monty is preceded in death by two siblings, Beverly Jean Bannon and Michael Bannon, Sr.; and three bothers-in-law, Joe Morgan, Bill Hughes, Sr., and Nicholas Fredrick.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Reverend Rob Edwards will officiate. Military Honors provided by Fayette County Veterans Council.