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Shawn “Moondog” Fountain, 1978-2021 Michael Shawn Fountain, 43, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, in Denison, Texas. He was born on July 7, 1978, in Sherman. Shawn, otherwise known as Moondog, was a lifelong resident of Howe, Texas. He was a Christian and attended several area churches including Community Bible Fellowship, First Baptist Church of Dorchester, and Inspiration Point Cowboy Church. He also went on trips with the XYZ group at First Baptist Church of Howe. Since his graduation from Howe High School in 1997, Moondog remained the Bulldogs’ most loyal fan. He has assisted on the sidelines at many football games, basketball games, or any Bulldog sporting event that needed extra help. He often led the fans in cheers and livened up the crowd by twirling towels and pumping fists. He was known to show some of his dance moves (such as the sprinkler) at a Howe pep rally or football game. Many of the coaches and school staff remained dear friends to Shawn and treated him as a member of their families. Coach Rose, Coach Elvington, and Coach Jehling were among those that offered friendship and guidance to Shawn. As one of the most notable residents of Howe, Shawn could be seen riding his orange scooter around town. He attended regular meetings at the Howe Fire Department and was proud to be treated as an honorary fireman. He enjoyed the camaraderie shared by the Howe firefighters and valued their friendship. He worked at Palio’s Pizza Café where he greeted friends with a warm welcome. He also enjoyed going to the lake and fishing with family and friends. Shawn is survived by his loving
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family including his brothers: Rick Fountain and wife Melanie, Leroy Fountain and wife Becky; sisters: Teresa Mclain and husband Tony, Sherry Grady and husband Mickey; cousins: Chad Fountain, Chase Fountain, Jennifer Adams and husband Jason, Stacey Morris and husband Clay, Brent Fountain and wife Erin, Kallie Sullivan and husband Dusty, Megan-Mclain Turnbow and husband Cody, Brad Grady and wife Alex, Nathan Grady and wife Jessica; plus much extended family including aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.
Fall Festival Saturday The Annual Fall Festival is set for Saturday at the Howe Intermediate/Middle School parking lot. The festival serves as a fundraiser for the school district and usually lands over $10,000 each year to help with activities for each class from kindergarten through seniors. It also serves as a fundraiser for boosters such as athletics and FFA. The Howe Athletic Boosters will have Sausage on a Stick from Fischer’s in Muenster. The festival has its origins to
1976 as the Howe Area Chamber of Commerce’s Bi-Centennial Festival which was originally held in Downtown Howe until the mid-1980s. The name changed in 1977 to the “Fall Festival.” When the chamber of commerce dissolved in the late 1970s, the ISD took over the organization and it has been a staple each fall since, with the exception of 2020 due to COVID. The event begins as 5 pm.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Wanda Fountain. The family would like to extend warm thanks to ICU staff, Kandy Harris, and other nurses at Texoma Medical Center that provided special care for Shawn. Additionally, the family is grateful to the Howe ISD administration and staff for their hospitality and kindness through the years. Visitation was held Friday, September 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Scoggins Funeral Home in Van Alstyne. A celebration of life was held Saturday, September 11, at 11 a.m., at Howe High School Gymnasium, with Rev. Jeremy Moore and Rev. Duane Peters officiating. Burial to follow at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman. Pallbearers are Bruce Elvington, Andy Griffin, Abraham Hamadeh, Scotty Harris, Tim Rose, Brian Ross, Michael Ross, and David White. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Howe Fire Department.
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