JeVon Calvin Shannon was born January 28,1968 in Jacksonville, Florida in the mouth of the St. John’s River to John and Carolyn (Hill) Shannon. As of 2022, the Elders are celebrating fifty-five years of holy ceremony, whereby John Shannon is a retiree of Prudential Insurance Co. and Carolyn has dedicated over 50 years in the cosmetology industry (from Shannon’s Boutique to J.C. Pennys).

Early in life, JeVon accepted Christ and became a member of the historic Ebenezer United Methodist Church located on the corner of Sherwood Forest. His first music instrument was the trombone which he practiced for years before perfecting his tune, marching up and down the neighborhood, blowing his horn until achieving his goal as lead drum major and graduate of the historical William M. Raines Senior High School-Class of 1985.