Shawn Edward Marple, AKA Shon/Shonyae West, 45, a native of Donahue, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nev. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
He was born Nov. 28, 1980, in Davenport, the son of Roseanna Ousley and Edward Marple.
Shawn worked as a tattoo artist locally, as well as in Louisiana and Las Vegas.
He was highly artistically inclined; he loved to draw, paint, and began his career as a tag artist. His artwork can be seen around the Quad Cities as well as other various places. He eventually followed his passion of tattoo artistry and was renowned for his work. There was rarely a client of Shawn’s that didn’t become a friend. As one had said, “one thing is for sure, he left his mark on more than our skin.” Shawn came to know His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the last precious years of his life. It was his faith that carried him to the end of his battle with cancer.
He is survived by his daughter, Kayleigh Ray; grandmother, Joyce Marple; and mother, Roseanna Ousley, and stepmother Jodi Marple; and stepsiblings. His memory is also cherished by many aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Leroy (PWee) Marple and Richard Ousley; and his father, Edward Marple.
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